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Maryland Bar Reciprocity
Maryland offers admission without examination for qualified attorneys who have practiced law for 3 of the past 5 years or have more than 10 years of qualifying professional experience. Applicants who meet Maryland’s admission requirements can seek admission without taking the Maryland bar exam.
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Hamid Kohan
Last Updated: September 10, 2026
Maryland’s Admission on Motion: Years of Practice and Qualifying Practice
| Requirement | Maryland |
|---|---|
| Admission on Motion | Yes |
| Practice Requirement | 3 of the past 5 years or more than 10 years overall |
| Admission on Motion Fee | $700 (plus $550 C&F fee) |
| 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 Maryland?
- Authorized practice of law
- Law teaching at an ABA-approved law school
- Government agency
- Military
- Judicial court of record
- Maryland counts full-time authorized practice of law, full-time law teaching at an ABA-approved law school, and full-time service as a judge of a court of record. Qualifying federal agency and U.S. military justice practice may also count when the authority to practice is based on admission to a U.S. state bar.
I’m Licensed in Maryland: Where Can I Apply for Admission on Motion?
Attorneys licensed in Maryland may qualify to apply for admission on motion in:
Can Attorneys From Other States Apply for Admission on Motion in Maryland?
Yes. Attorneys licensed in any U.S. state may apply for Maryland admission without examination. It is not limited to attorneys from reciprocal jurisdictions.
Other Maryland Admission on Motion Requirements
- Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? No
- Is Maryland admission on motion based on reciprocity? No
- Are attorneys admitted by diploma privilege eligible? Yes
- Must I be in good standing? Yes
- Is character and fitness review required? Yes
- Attorneys admitted by diploma privilege may qualify if their diploma-privilege admission followed graduation from an ABA-approved law school.
Maryland UBE Score Transfer Requirements
Maryland accepts qualifying Legacy UBE and NextGen UBE scores earned in other jurisdictions. This pathway is separate from admission without examination based on professional experience.
| Requirement | Maryland |
|---|---|
| UBE Score Transfer | Yes |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 266 |
| Maximum UBE Score Age | 3 years |
| NextGen UBE | First accepted for transfer in July 2026; Maryland first administered the NextGen UBE in July 2026 |
| Minimum NextGen Score | 616 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer my UBE score to Maryland?
Yes. Maryland accepts qualifying Legacy UBE scores of at least 266 and NextGen UBE scores of at least 616. A transferred score generally cannot be more than 3 years old.
Can I waive into the Maryland Bar?
Yes. Qualified attorneys may be admitted to the Maryland Bar without examination if they have practiced law for 3 of the past 5 years or have more than 10 years of qualifying professional experience and meet Maryland’s other requirements.
Does Maryland require reciprocity for admission on motion?
No. Maryland does not limit admission without examination to attorneys from reciprocal jurisdictions. Qualified attorneys licensed in any U.S. state may apply.
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