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New York
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with New York?

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

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

Source: New York State Board of Law Examiners website.

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

What states does New York have reciprocity with?

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

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

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in New York?

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 266. Scores are valid for three years.


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