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Arizona Bar Reciprocity

Arizona offers admission on motion to qualified attorneys from reciprocal jurisdictions who have actively practiced law for 3 of the past 5 years. Applicants who meet Arizona’s admission requirements can seek admission without taking the Arizona bar exam.

Written & Reviewed By:
Hamid Kohan
Last Updated: September 5, 2026

Arizona Admission on Motion: Years of Practice and Qualifying Practice

RequirementArizona
Admission on MotionYes
Practice Requirement3 of the past 5 years
Admission on Motion Fee$2,000
Is the MPRE required?Yes. Minimum score of 85.

Note: Admission requirements vary by state. Review each state’s page for additional eligibility requirements and conditions.

What Work May Qualify as Practice in Arizona?

  • Law teaching
  • Government agency
  • Military
  • In-house corporate
  • Judicial court of record

I’m Licensed in Arizona: Where Can I Apply for Admission on Motion?

Attorneys licensed in Arizona may qualify to apply for admission on motion in:

AK, CO, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

Can Attorneys From Other States Apply for Admission on Motion in Arizona?

Yes. Arizona currently recognizes these jurisdictions as reciprocal:

AK, AR, CO, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

Other Arizona Admission on Motion Requirements

  • Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? Yes
  • Is Arizona admission on motion based on reciprocity? Yes
  • Are attorneys admitted by diploma privilege eligible? No
  • Must I be in good standing? Yes
  • Is character and fitness review required? Yes

Arizona UBE Score Transfer Requirements

Arizona accepts qualifying UBE scores transferred from other jurisdictions. This pathway is separate from admission on motion and does not use the 3-of-5-year practice requirement.

RequirementArizona
UBE Score TransferYes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score270
Maximum UBE Score Age5 years
NextGen UBEFirst accepted for transfer in July 2026; Arizona first administers the NextGen UBE in July 2027
Minimum NextGen Score620

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Arizona have bar reciprocity with every state?

No. Arizona’s admission on motion pathway is based on reciprocity, so applicants must satisfy Arizona’s reciprocal-jurisdiction requirements.

How many years must I practice law to qualify for Arizona admission on motion?

Arizona generally requires applicants to have been primarily engaged in the active practice of law for 3 of the 5 years immediately before applying.

What UBE score does Arizona accept for transfer?

Arizona accepts Legacy UBE scores of 270 or higher and transferred NextGen UBE scores of 620 or higher. The maximum age for a transferred score is generally 5 years.

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