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Virginia
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with Virginia?

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

AL, 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, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, WA, WV, WI, WY

Source: Virginia Board of Bar Examiners website.

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

What states does Virginia have reciprocity with?

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

AL, 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, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, WA, WV, WI, WY

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in Virginia?

ABA Accredited School degree required? Yes.

Minimum time practicing requirement? Yes, three 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? No.


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