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Massachusetts
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with Massachusetts?

I'm admitted to the bar in Massachusetts: Where else can I practice?

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Source: Massachusetts State website.

Note: Each state may have additional reciprocity requirements such as those listed for Massachusetts below. Please visit each state’s page for additional information.

What states does Massachusetts have reciprocity with?

I want to practice in Massachusetts: Which state licenses will get me there?

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in Massachusetts?

ABA Accredited School degree required? Yes.

Minimum time practicing requirement? Yes, five years.

Military spouse exemption available? Yes.

In-house non-admitted registration required? Yes, if practicing as full-time in-house consel, you must register with the state.

Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) transfer available? Yes, with a minimum score of 270. Scores are valid for three years.


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