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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.
Other Licensing Requirements. Be certified by the Board as having present good moral character and fitness. Score 85 or higher on the MPRE. Satisfy the requirements of Rule 2(a)(5). Complete the Texas Law Course. Be willing to take the required Oath.
Other Licensing Requirements. Be certified by the Board as having present good moral character and fitness. Score 85 or higher on the MPRE. Satisfy the requirements of Rule 2(a)(5). Complete the Texas Law Course. Be willing to take the required Oath.
After graduating from a law school approved by the American Bar Association with a doctor of jurisprudence degree, candidates must then take the bar examination – a comprehensive test of knowledge in many areas of law. After passing this test, the person is licensed to practice law.
Can I Take the Bar Without Going To Law School In Texas? No, you can't take the bar without attending Texas law school. Currently, Texas is not one of the states that allow a person to take the bar exam without attending law school.
STATE BAR STAFF CONTACTS Telephone (800) 204-2222 or (512) 427-1463 and the extension number, as noted for each department, unless another telephone number is given.
Under the current rules, Texas permits attorneys to divide fees when they base the division on the assumption of joint responsibility for the matter, or based solely on the services rendered by each attorney.
Membership. The State Bar of Texas is composed of those persons licensed to practice law in Texas and is an "integrated" or "mandatory" bar. The State Bar Act, adopted by the Legislature in 1939, mandates that all attorneys licensed to practice law in Texas be members of the State Bar.
Please visit the Certified Lawyer Referral Services in Texas page for your county's contact information. For all other counties, contact us by phone: (800) 252-9690 (Toll Free), Monday - Friday, CST, a.m. to p.m. The call-in service is closed on legal holidays.
We are located in the Capitol Complex at 15th and Colorado Streets in Austin. The Texas Law Center is the State Bar's headquarters.