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California State Bar Office Of Admissions In Massachusetts
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Not really. A California-licensed attorney may be granted temporary permission to practice law in another state for a specific case through pro hac vice admission. Be careful, however, pro hac vice practice has its limitations.
Massachusetts has entered into agreements for reciprocity with Connecticut, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, Vermont, and Washington D.C. The Board of Bar Examiners is continuing to work with a number of jurisdictions that will administer the same remote exam to expand this list of reciprocal jurisdictions.
Pass the Massachusetts Bar Exam A total score of 270 or higher is what you need to pass. After passing the bar itself you'll also need to complete a separate Massachusetts Law Component (MLC). The MLC is a multiple choice exam on key distinctions and essential highlights of Massachusetts law and procedure.
An attorney from another state may be permitted to practice in Massachusetts if he or she gets permission from the court, but only a local attorney can file that motion for admission pro hac vice. It is not a good idea however to use an out of state attorney.
Massachusetts has entered into agreements for reciprocity with Connecticut, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, Vermont, and Washington D.C. The Board of Bar Examiners is continuing to work with a number of jurisdictions that will administer the same remote exam to expand this list of reciprocal jurisdictions.
The State Bar of California's Committee of Bar Examiners on Friday voted 8-3 to allow bar takers to sit for the exam remotely or in test centers located in other states or countries—provided they take it at the same time as those in California to reduce the risk of cheating.
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.
