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Rule XIII of the Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Texas governs admission to the Texas Bar for attorneys licensed in other jurisdictions. The process is called Texas Admission Without Examination.
If you're considering a career in law, but don't want to be necessarily tied down to a specific state, then you do have options. Your first option is to take the bar exam in multiple states, which may be something you'll have to do if the state you're moving to does not have any reciprocal agreements in place.
The process in Texas is not based on reciprocity with other jurisdictions. Attorneys meeting the requirements may apply for admission.
The Texas State Bar Exam is a formidable hurdle for law school graduates, encompassing not only the challenge of mastering extensive legal knowledge but also the need for psychological resilience and effective preparation strategies.
STATE BAR STAFF CONTACTS Telephone (800) 204-2222 or (512) 427-1463 and the extension number, as noted for each department, unless another telephone number is given.
In order to be licensed in Texas without taking the Texas Bar Examination, you must demonstrate that you: Hold a J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or satisfy each element of a Rule 13 exemption from the law study requirement. Are licensed to practice law in another state.
Attorneys licensed to practice law in another state or jurisdiction may seek full licensure in California or seek to practice law in California under limited circumstances through one of several State Bar special admissions programs.
Texas's additional reciprocity requirements include: Law Degree. A law degree from an ABA approved law school (determined at the time of enrollment or graduation and not at a later date). Character and Fitness.