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Arkansas Bar Reciprocity

Arkansas 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 Arkansas’s admission requirements can seek admission without taking the Arkansas bar exam.

Written & Reviewed By:
Hamid Kohan
Last Updated: September 7, 2026

Arkansas Admission on Motion: Years of Practice and Qualifying Practice

RequirementArkansas
Admission on MotionYes
Practice Requirement3 of the past 5 years
Admission on Motion Fee$1,500
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 Arkansas?

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Arkansas currently recognizes these jurisdictions as reciprocal:

AK, CO, DC, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MA, MN, MS, MO, NE, NH, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI

Other Arkansas Admission on Motion Requirements

  • Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? Yes
  • Is Arkansas admission on motion based on reciprocity? Yes
  • Are attorneys admitted by diploma privilege eligible? Yes
  • Must I be in good standing? Yes
  • Is character and fitness review required? Yes

Arkansas UBE Score Transfer Requirements

Arkansas accepts qualifying Legacy 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.

RequirementArkansas
UBE Score TransferYes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score270
Maximum UBE Score Age36 months
NextGen UBENot accepted
Minimum NextGen ScoreN/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Arkansas have bar reciprocity with every state?

No. Arkansas admission on motion is based on reciprocity, so applicants must satisfy Arkansas’s reciprocal-jurisdiction requirement.

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

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

What UBE score does Arkansas accept for transfer?

Arkansas accepts qualifying Legacy UBE scores of 270 or higher, and the transferred score must generally be no more than 36 months old.

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