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Georgia Bar Reciprocity
Georgia offers admission on motion to qualified attorneys from reciprocal jurisdictions who have actively practiced law for 5 of the past 7 years. Applicants who meet Georgia’s admission requirements can seek admission without taking the Georgia bar exam.
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Hamid Kohan
Last Updated: September 7, 2026
Georgia Admission on Motion: Years of Practice and Qualifying Practice
| Requirement | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Admission on Motion | Yes |
| Practice Requirement | 5 of the past 7 years |
| Admission on Motion Fee | $2,500 |
| Is the MPRE required? | No, for admission on motion |
Note: Admission requirements vary by state. Review each state’s page for additional eligibility requirements and conditions.
What Work May Qualify as Practice in Georgia?
- Law teaching
- Government agency
- Military
- In-house corporate
- Judicial court of record
I’m Licensed in Georgia: Where Can I Apply for Admission on Motion?
Attorneys licensed in Georgia may qualify to apply for admission on motion in:
Can Attorneys From Other States Apply for Admission on Motion in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia currently recognizes these jurisdictions as reciprocal:
Other Georgia Admission on Motion Requirements
- Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? Yes
- Is Georgia 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
Georgia UBE Score Transfer Requirements
Georgia does not currently accept transferred Legacy UBE scores. It has adopted the NextGen UBE and plans to administer it for the first time in July 2028.
| Requirement | Georgia |
|---|---|
| UBE Score Transfer | No |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | N/A |
| Maximum UBE Score Age | N/A |
| NextGen UBE | First administered in July 2028; transfer acceptance TBA |
| Minimum NextGen Score | TBA |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Georgia have bar reciprocity with every state?
No. Georgia’s admission-on-motion pathway is based on reciprocity, and applicants generally must have been admitted by examination in a jurisdiction Georgia recognizes as reciprocal.
Does Georgia accept transferred UBE scores?
No. Georgia does not currently accept transferred Legacy UBE scores. Georgia will first administer the NextGen UBE in July 2028, while its policy for transferred NextGen scores is still TBA.
How many years must I practice law to qualify for Georgia admission on motion?
Georgia requires applicants to have been primarily engaged in the active practice of law for at least 5 of the 7 years immediately before applying.
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