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This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
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.
There are a variety of ways to address problems with an attorney, before filing a complaint with the State Bar. Call the State Bar's Contact Center if you have any questions at 800-843-9053 (in California) or 213-765-1200 (outside California).
The Ethics Hotline is a confidential research service for attorneys seeking guidance on their professional responsibilities. To receive immediate research assistance, call the Ethics Hotline at 1-800-238-4427 (in California) or 415-538-2150.
The UBE has three parts: (1) the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), (2) the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE), and (3) the Multistate Performance Test (MPT). The highest possible scaled score over these three parts is 400, and a test-taker must achieve a scaled score of 270 or higher to pass in Texas.
The Contact Center is closed on State Bar holidays. To speak with a representative, please call 800-843-9053 if you are in California. If you are calling from out-of-state, please call 415-538-2000.
Form: Completed articles are preferred, though abstracts, outlines, or ideas will be considered. Submit by email (as a Word document; no PDFs) to tbj@texasbar. Publication time frame: Features and columns reviewed by Bar Journal staff members will typically take 30 days to review.
With 95,437 active members, the State Bar of Texas is one of the largest state bars in the United States. Unlike the American Bar Association (ABA), the State Bar of Texas (SBOT) is a mandatory bar.
Complainants are required to use the State Bar's current grievance form, effective September 1, 2023, to report attorney misconduct. A grievance can be submitted electronically at , or the current grievance form can be downloaded from there.