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.

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.

In some instances, attorneys who are properly licensed and in good standing in another state are allowed to practice in California. For example, attorneys who practice only federal law, such as immigration, may practice in California but be licensed in another state.

California Bar Examination Please note that the State Bar does not offer reciprocity or accept bar exam scores from another jurisdiction.

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.

Out-of-state attorneys may apply to the Out-of-State Attorney Arbitration Counsel (OSAAC) Program to appear in a California arbitration if they: Are licensed and in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction, Do not live, work, or regularly conduct business in California, and.

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Applicants for bar admission must demonstrate good moral character in order to practice law in the United States. California lawyers have certain reporting obligations to the State Bar.These obligations are mandatory. The reporting must occur within 30 days of the event. Failing to report can lead to discipline, jeopardizing the lawyer's law license. Always confirm eligibility with the applicable board of law examiners before enrolling in a U.S. bar preparation course. ACC provides a summary of state rules for practicing as in-house counsel in a state where you are not admitted to the bar. Each state has its own rules and requirements for admission, which may include: passing an exam. A fifth state, New York, allows students to enter into a law office study program after completing one year of law school. The California State Bar has two offices in the Golden State.

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