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Puerto Rico
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with Puerto Rico?

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

CO, DC, IL, IN, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, ND, OH, OR, TN, TX, WA, WI

Source: Bar Association of Puerto Rico website.

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

What states does Puerto Rico have reciprocity with?

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

None

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in Puerto Rico?

ABA Accredited School degree required? No.

Minimum time practicing requirement? No, not required.

Military spouse exemption available? No.

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

Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) transfer available? No.


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