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This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
No, an attorney licensed in another state cannot automatically practice law in California without taking the California Bar Exam, except under certain specific circumstances. California has its own set of rules and requirements for attorneys wishing to practice within its jurisdiction.
The Contact Center is closed on State Bar holidays. To speak with a representative, please call 800-843-9053 if you are in California. If you are calling from out-of-state, please call 415-538-2000.
California Bar Examination Please note that the State Bar does not offer reciprocity or accept bar exam scores from another jurisdiction.
What states have reciprocity with California? Arizona. Colorado. Delaware. Hawaii. Louisiana. Maine. Maryland. Massachusetts.
Out-of-state attorneys who are licensed and in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction may apply to the Multijurisdictional Practice Program to practice law in a limited capacity in California.
The State Bar is led by a Board of Trustees and managed by staff who have served the legal profession and the state in various leadership roles.
California Bar Examination Please note that the State Bar does not offer reciprocity or accept bar exam scores from another jurisdiction.
Created by the state legislature in 1927, the State Bar is a public corporation within the judicial branch of government, serving as an arm of the California Supreme Court. All State Bar members are officers of the court.