Free NC Bar Reciprocity Questions and Answers

Question 1

An attorney who has been practicing law for five years in a state that has reciprocity with North Carolina is considering applying for admission on motion (without examination) to the North Carolina Bar.

Which of the following is a requirement for the attorney to be eligible for admission on motion in North Carolina?

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The attorney must have graduated from an ABA-accredited law school.

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The attorney must have actively practiced law for at least five of the last seven years.

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The attorney must pass the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE).

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The attorney must be licensed in a state that is geographically adjacent to North Carolina.

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding North Carolina's reciprocity with other states for admission on motion?

Accepted Answer

North Carolina only grants reciprocity to states that also allow North Carolina attorneys to be admitted on motion in their jurisdictions.

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North Carolina grants reciprocity to any attorney licensed in the United States, regardless of their state’s rules.

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North Carolina does not have reciprocity with any state.

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North Carolina grants reciprocity to attorneys from states that have similar legal ethics requirements, regardless of their state's admission rules.

Question 3

An attorney from a state that has reciprocity with North Carolina applies for admission on motion. Which of the following must the attorney undergo as part of the admission process?

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A background investigation for character and fitness.

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An interview with a North Carolina judge.

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A mandatory ethics course specific to North Carolina law.

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A multistate professional responsibility examination (MPRE).

Question 4

A lawyer has been licensed in a reciprocal jurisdiction for the past six years but has only practiced law for two of those years. Is the lawyer eligible for admission on motion in North Carolina?

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No, because the lawyer must have practiced law for at least four of the last six years.

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Yes, because the lawyer is licensed in a reciprocal jurisdiction.

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Yes, if the lawyer completes additional Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits.

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No, because the lawyer needs to pass the North Carolina Bar Exam.

Question 5

Which of the following is not required for an attorney applying for admission on motion in North Carolina?

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Passing the North Carolina State Bar Examination.

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Proof of active law practice in a reciprocal state.

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Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).

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Evidence of good moral character.