Louisiana Bar Reciprocity

Other Louisiana Bar Admission Requirements

• Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? Yes, for the standard domestic education pathway
• Is Louisiana admission on motion based on reciprocity? Not applicable
• Are attorneys admitted by diploma privilege eligible for admission on motion? Not applicable
• Must I pass the Louisiana bar examination for general admission? Yes
• Must I pass the MPRE? Yes, minimum score of 80
• Is character and fitness review required? Yes
• Louisiana generally requires an ABA-approved law degree, although separate eligibility rules exist for qualifying foreign-educated applicants. The state also requires an NCBE character report and character and fitness approval.

Louisiana UBE Score Transfer Requirements

Louisiana does not administer the Legacy UBE or NextGen UBE and does not accept transferred UBE scores for admission. Louisiana currently administers its own jurisdiction-drafted bar examination.

As of September 2026, Louisiana has not announced adoption of the NextGen UBE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I waive into the Louisiana Bar?

No. Louisiana does not offer general admission on motion for experienced attorneys licensed in other states. Attorneys seeking full admission generally must pass the Louisiana bar examination.

Can I transfer my UBE score to Louisiana?

No. Louisiana does not accept transferred Legacy UBE or NextGen UBE scores.

Does Louisiana require the MPRE?

Yes. Louisiana requires a minimum MPRE score of 80. A passing score is generally valid for 5 years, although Louisiana provides an exception for certain attorneys already admitted elsewhere who previously satisfied their admitting jurisdiction’s MPRE requirement and remain compliant with applicable CLE requirements.