The following states or jurisdictions have reciprocity with Pennsylvania. Applicants must meet the requirements of Rule 204 to qualify.The bar exam is offered twice a year in most jurisdictions, in July and in February. Your community starts here. Join or renew today. New York State permits admission on motion, without examination, for applicants who have practiced for five of the preceding seven years. 1. How do I become a member of the PBA? Call the Member Service Center, 800-932-0311, for an application or click here to start the process. The deadline for completing the application for the July Bar examination is October 1, the year before you want to take the exam. All graduates seeking admission to the New York Bar must complete and document 50 hours of pro bono legal service.