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Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with Washington?

I'm admitted to the bar in Washington: 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, VA, WV, WI, WY

Source: Washington State Bar Association website.

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

What states does Washington have reciprocity with?

I want to practice in Washington: 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, 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, WV, WI, WY

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in Washington?

ABA Accredited School degree required? No.

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? Yes, with a minimum score of 270. Scores are valid for 40 months.


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