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Mississippi Bar Reciprocity
Mississippi offers admission on motion to qualified attorneys who have practiced law for at least 5 years in a reciprocal jurisdiction. Applicants who meet Mississippi’s admission requirements can seek admission without taking the Mississippi bar exam.
Written & Reviewed By:
Hamid Kohan
Last Updated: September 10, 2026
Mississippi’s Admission on Motion: Years of Practice and Qualifying Practice
| Requirement | Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Admission on Motion | Yes |
| Practice Requirement | At least 5 years |
| Admission on Motion Fee | $1,500 + C&F fee |
| Is the MPRE required? | Depends on the reciprocal jurisdiction |
Mississippi applies the MPRE requirement of the applicant’s home jurisdiction. If that jurisdiction requires the MPRE for Mississippi attorneys seeking admission on motion, Mississippi requires the same passing score from applicants coming from that jurisdiction.
Note: Admission requirements vary by state. Review each state’s page for additional eligibility requirements and conditions.
What Work May Qualify as Practice in Mississippi?
- Law teaching
- Government agency
- Military
- In-house corporate
- Judicial court of record
I’m Licensed in Mississippi: Where Can I Apply for Admission on Motion?
Attorneys licensed in Mississippi may qualify to apply for admission on motion in:
Can Attorneys From Other States Apply for Admission on Motion in Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi currently recognizes these jurisdictions as reciprocal:
Other Mississippi Admission on Motion Requirements
- Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? Yes
- Is Mississippi admission on motion based on reciprocity? Yes
- Are attorneys admitted by diploma privilege eligible? Yes, if the reciprocal jurisdiction provides similar privileges
- Must I be in good standing? Yes
- Is character and fitness review required? Yes
Mississippi UBE Score Transfer Requirements
Mississippi does not accept transferred Legacy UBE scores. Mississippi has adopted the NextGen UBE, but its first administration date and NextGen score-transfer requirements have not yet been announced.
| Requirement | Mississippi |
|---|---|
| UBE Score Transfer | No |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | N/A |
| Maximum UBE Score Age | N/A |
| NextGen UBE | Adopted; first administration date TBA |
| Minimum NextGen Score | TBA |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer my UBE score to Mississippi?
Mississippi does not accept transferred Legacy UBE scores. Mississippi has adopted the NextGen UBE, but its NextGen score-transfer requirements have not yet been announced.
Can I waive into the Mississippi Bar?
Yes. Qualified attorneys may be admitted to the Mississippi Bar without taking the general bar examination if they have practiced law for at least 5 years in a qualifying reciprocal jurisdiction and meet Mississippi’s other requirements.
Does Mississippi require reciprocity for admission on motion?
Yes. Mississippi only grants admission on motion when the jurisdiction from which the applicant comes provides similar admission privileges to Mississippi attorneys.
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