Wyoming Bar Reciprocity

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

Requirement	Wyoming
Admission on Motion	Yes
Practice Requirement	5 of the past 7 years
Admission on Motion Fee	$600 + C&F fee
Is the MPRE required?	Yes, minimum score of 85

Wyoming requires at least 300 hours of active, authorized practice during each year counted toward the 5-of-7-year requirement.

Note: Admission requirements vary by state. Review each state’s page for additional eligibility requirements and conditions.

What Work May Qualify as Practice in Wyoming?

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Wyoming’s admission-on-motion eligibility depends on the applicant’s licensing jurisdiction. Applicants must be active members in good standing of a UBE jurisdiction or another jurisdiction that provides qualifying admission without examination to Wyoming attorneys.

Other Wyoming Admission on Motion Requirements

Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? Yes
Is Wyoming admission on motion based on reciprocity? Yes
Are attorneys admitted by diploma privilege eligible? Yes
Must I be in good standing? Yes
Is character and fitness review required? Yes

Wyoming UBE Score Transfer Requirements

Wyoming accepts qualifying Legacy UBE and NextGen UBE scores earned in other jurisdictions. This pathway is separate from the 5-of-7-year admission-on-motion pathway.

Requirement	Wyoming
UBE Score Transfer	Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score	270
Maximum UBE Score Age	3 years; up to 5 years with qualifying practice
NextGen UBE	First accepted for transfer in July 2026; Wyoming 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 Wyoming?

Yes. Wyoming accepts qualifying Legacy UBE scores of at least 270 and NextGen UBE scores of at least 620. Scores are generally transferable for 3 years, with an extension up to 5 years for applicants who meet the qualifying practice requirement.

Can I waive into the Wyoming Bar?

Yes. Qualified attorneys may seek admission without examination after practicing law for at least 5 of the past 7 years and meeting Wyoming’s reciprocity and other admission requirements.

Does Wyoming require reciprocity for admission on motion?

Yes. Wyoming’s admission-on-motion eligibility depends on the applicant’s licensing jurisdiction, although Wyoming does not maintain formal reciprocity agreements and evaluates eligibility under its admission rules.