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.

Applying for RIHC You are required to submit the following documentation with your RIHC Application: Declaration of Qualifying Institution completed by the Officer, Director, or General Counsel of your employer. Certificate of Good Standing for each U.S. jurisdiction in which you are admitted.

Applicants who are already licensed to practice law in another state or jurisdiction must register as an attorney applicant, complete a positive moral character determination and pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination as well as the California Bar Examination.

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. CONNECTICUT: Other states have to reciprocate for Connecticut lawyers. DELAWARE: The state does not offer reciprocity.

Outside counsel focuses on managing legal risks. In-house counsel shares this concern for risk, but their day-to-day immersion in the company gives them the perspective to balance those risks against the company's larger strategic objectives.

The California bar does not offer reciprocity to any state. In order to practice law in California, you must take the California bar. However, non-California lawyers can represent clients in court in California if they are admitted pro hac vice for a particular case.

The general rule is a lawyer can only practice law in a state court when they have been admitted to the bar of that state.

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

To be eligible to become an RIHC, you must be: Licensed and in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction; Work for a Qualifying Institution in California that employs at least five full time employees or an active licensee in good standing of the State Bar of California; and. Reside in California.

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

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To become an RIHC, you must submit the RIHC Application and an Application for Determination of Moral Character in the Applicant Portal. Check back 2 months before course for program, hotel, and registration details.Advanced In House Counsel Course 2025 (live) San Antonio - Aug 21-22, 2025 ACC provides a summary of state rules for practicing as in-house counsel in a state where you are not admitted to the bar. The Texas Bar Exam (UBE) will be administered February 25-26, 2025 at the Palmer Events Center. For information on the exam site, see February Exam Site. Specific, up-to-date answers to questions concerning bar admissions should be obtained from the bar admission agency in the jurisdiction involved. To become a lawyer in Texas, your next step is to begin a three-year Juris Doctor (JD) degree at one of the nearly 200 ABA-accredited law schools. LawHelp Interactive is a website that helps you fill out legal documents for free. ACC provides a summary of state rules for practicing as in-house counsel in a state where you are not admitted to the bar.

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