A graduate from Florida A&M University College of Law received attention on social media after she passed the New York Bar Exam “with a score high enough to waive into any UBE jurisdiction.”
Monday, May 24, 2021
Many people have been wondering about how to be a multi-state lawyer, especially now that so many lawyers are working from home. While it’s difficult, and there are significant costs involved, there are many benefits to being a lawyer and being able to practice law in multiple jurisdictions. As more and more work shifts into the online space, passing the bar in multiple states is becoming easier than it has ever been.
Particularly when lawyers live near the borders of their home state, or if they travel to and from a specific state often, they may want to explore how to obtain multiple State Bar licenses. Being able to practice law in two or more states is becoming increasingly common, but it is still unusual. Another driving factor is law firms, which are becoming larger, and may serve clients in multiple areas, especially as remote work for lawyers continues to increase.