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Maryland
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with Maryland?

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

AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WI, WY

Source: Maryland Courts website.

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

What states does Maryland have reciprocity with?

I want to practice in Maryland: 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, MA, 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 Maryland?

ABA Accredited School degree required? No.

Minimum time practicing requirement? Yes, three years.

Military spouse exemption available? Yes.

In-house non-admitted registration required? No, not available.

Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) transfer available? Yes, with a minimum score of 266. Scores are valid for three years.


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