Mostly, no. Most practice areas are governed by state law, and those will require a State Bar license. Even fields of law that are primarily federal—bankruptcy, immigration, etc. —may require a State Bar license.

Under the New York State Pro Bono Requirement, persons applying for admission to the New York State Bar must file an affidavit showing that they have performed at least fifty hours of qualifying pro bono service.

New York Bar Exam Eligibility Requirements Obtain a Juris Doctorate degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Complete a combination of law school study and law office study. Practice in another jurisdiction and complete study in law school not approved by the ABA.

Admission in multiple states Most attorneys seek and obtain admission only to the bar of one state, and then rely upon pro hac vice admissions for the occasional out-of-state matter. However, many new attorneys do seek admission in multiple states, either by taking multiple bar exams or applying for reciprocity.

CALIFORNIA: The state does not offer reciprocity, but offers a shorter bar examination for attorneys licensed in other states with good standing for at least four years prior to application. COLORADO: Other states have to reciprocate for Colorado lawyers.

California. There is no bar reciprocity in California, though the state does offer a modified bar exam to those who have actively practiced law for at least four years immediately preceding their bar application.

Each state establishes its own criteria for admission to the bar, and many states have reciprocal agreements. If you want to work in a state that has a reciprocal agreement with the state where you've taken and passed the bar, you can do so without needing to retake the bar.

What is my New York Bar number? Many states have Bar numbers; New York does not. The registration number, which appears on the biennial registration form, is used for internal Office of Court Administration record-keeping only.

Lawyers in New York are regulated by the Courts. Within three years of passing the Bar Exam, the person must submit to a review of his or her character and fitness to be a lawyer by a committee of his peers and be admitted to practice law by the appropriate Appellate Division of the Supreme Court.

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All attorneys are required to renew their attorney registration every two years, within 30 days after their birthday. Request a lawyer online or call 212-626-7373.New York City Bar Legal Referral Service is the simplest way to find the right lawyer to fit your needs. In order to be on the referral panel, you must be a current Bronx County Bar Association member and your dues must be up-to-date. All applicants must file an application questionnaire, with supporting documentation. Only complete applications will be accepted for filing. You can request a referral online at: FindaLawyerNYS. An organization of over 23000 lawyers dedicated to improving the administration of justice and promoting the study of law. No information is available for this page. You can also use the local State Bar Association.

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