The State Bar of Michigan (SBM) has no role in determining an out-of-state or foreign lawyer's eligibility for admission without examination. Bar reciprocity in the United States is a concept that allows attorneys to practice law in a state other than the one in which they're licensed.Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in Michigan? ABA Accredited School degree required? Enter Attorney Name or Bar Number Search. Include similar sounding names. Bar application instructions and forms are available on the State Bar of Michigan website. Someone who went to law school in another state can get licensed as an attorney in Michigan, but there are specific steps and requirements that must be met. An attorney who is admitted to the practice of law in another jurisdiction may be eligible for admission to the Ohio Bar without examination. Applicants for bar admission must demonstrate good moral character in order to practice law in the United States.