I have a friend who is finishing law school in Canada (he is a Canadian citizen). What does he need to do to be able to practice law in the US (specifically the Washington, DC/Northern VA area)? Are there online resources someone could point me to? Thanks in advance!!
One thing I left out in the original--and probably the most important part in hindsight--is a law degree from Canada considered the equivalent to one from the US, so that all one need to is take a bar exam? Or are there other requirements, given the vast differences in legal structures between the countries.
Answer by Michael K
Generally, he needs to be admitted to the Bar in the State in which he wishes to practice. The admission rules are usually posted to the web sites of the various Bar Associations, and some offer 'reciprocity' to attorneys admitted in other jurisdictions, but the major States usually do NOT offer reciprocity (i.e., New Jersey does not permit New York lawyers to practice unless they take and pass the NJ bar exam, and vice versa). In most States, passing the bar exam is required. There are prep courses offered in each jurisdiction.
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