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State Bar Reciprocity With California In Broward
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The short answer to this question is no – just because you are licensed to practice law in one state does not mean you can practice law in any state.
There is no reciprocity between Florida and any other jurisdiction. Submission to the Florida Bar Examination and completion of a character and fitness investigation is required of all applicants.
Florida's refusal to allow reciprocity and admission by motion is pure economic protectionism. It demonstrates that Florida lawyers fear competition. Note that even if reciprocity and admission by motion increases competition in Florida, competition can be good for Florida lawyers.
California Bar Examination All other attorney applicants must take the general bar exam. Please note that the State Bar does not offer reciprocity or accept bar exam scores from another jurisdiction.
Does Florida have reciprocity with any other jurisdiction? Unfortunately, no Florida does not accept a law license from any other state. Lawyers that move to Florida from other states need to apply for the Florida Bar and take the state's Bar exam in order to become a licensed attorney in the state.
Florida rules do not allow for reciprocity between states—if you want a Florida license, you will have to take the Florida Bar Exam. Here's what you can expect: The Florida Bar Exam is administered over two days in the Tampa Convention Center—on the last Tuesday and Wednesday in July and February.
California Bar Examination Please note that the State Bar does not offer reciprocity or accept bar exam scores from another jurisdiction.
