Oregon Bar Reciprocity

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

Requirement	Oregon
Admission on Motion	Yes
Practice Requirement	2 of the past 4 years
Admission on Motion Fee	$1,750 + $600 investigation fee
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 Oregon?

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

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

Attorneys licensed in Oregon 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, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

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

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

Other Oregon Admission on Motion Requirements

Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? Yes
Is Oregon 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
Admission-on-motion applicants must also complete 15 hours of approved Oregon practice, procedure, and ethics CLE before admission.

Oregon UBE Score Transfer Requirements

Oregon accepts qualifying Legacy UBE and NextGen UBE scores earned in other jurisdictions. This pathway is separate from the 2-of-4-year admission-on-motion pathway.

Requirement	Oregon
UBE Score Transfer	Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score	270
Maximum UBE Score Age	36 months; older scores may qualify with 2 of the past 3 years of practice
NextGen UBE	First accepted for transfer in July 2026; Oregon first administered the NextGen UBE in July 2026
Minimum NextGen Score	615

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I transfer my UBE score to Oregon?

Yes. Oregon accepts qualifying Legacy UBE scores of at least 270. For the NextGen UBE, Oregon uses a minimum score of 615 for the July 2026 administration and 620 for subsequent administrations.

Can I waive into the Oregon Bar?

Yes. Qualified attorneys may seek admission by comity after practicing law full-time for at least 2 of the past 4 years and meeting Oregon’s other admission requirements.

Does Oregon require reciprocity for admission on motion?

No. Oregon’s current admission-by-comity pathway is not limited to attorneys from reciprocal jurisdictions. Qualified attorneys licensed in any U.S. state may apply.