Nebraska Bar Reciprocity

Nebraska’s Admission on Motion: Years of Practice and Qualifying Practice

Requirement	Nebraska
Admission on Motion	Yes
Practice Requirement	3 of the past 5 years
Admission on Motion Fee	$950 (plus processing 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 Nebraska?

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Attorneys licensed in any U.S. state may apply for Nebraska admission on motion. It is not limited to attorneys from reciprocal jurisdictions.

Other Nebraska Admission on Motion Requirements

Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? Yes
Is Nebraska admission on motion based on reciprocity? No
Are attorneys admitted by diploma privilege eligible? No
Must I be in good standing? Yes
Is character and fitness review required? Yes

Nebraska UBE Score Transfer Requirements

Nebraska accepts qualifying Legacy UBE and NextGen UBE scores earned in other jurisdictions. This pathway is separate from the 3-of-5-year admission-on-motion pathway.

Requirement	Nebraska
UBE Score Transfer	Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score	270
Maximum UBE Score Age	5 years
NextGen UBE	First accepted for transfer in July 2026; Nebraska first administers the NextGen UBE in July 2027
Minimum NextGen Score	620

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I transfer my UBE score to Nebraska?

Yes. Nebraska accepts qualifying Legacy UBE scores of at least 270 and NextGen UBE scores of at least 620. A transferred score cannot be more than 5 years old.

Can I waive into the Nebraska Bar?

Yes. Qualified attorneys may be admitted to the Nebraska Bar without taking the bar examination if they have practiced law for at least 3 of the past 5 years and meet Nebraska’s other admission requirements.

Does Nebraska require reciprocity for admission on motion?

No. Nebraska does not limit its practice-time admission-on-motion pathway to attorneys from reciprocal jurisdictions. Attorneys licensed in any U.S. state may apply if they meet Nebraska’s other requirements.