FREE WY BAR Eligibility Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following qualifications must an attorney meet to be eligible for admission by motion in Wyoming?

Accepted Answer

Be actively licensed and in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction.

Answer

Have practiced law for at least 1 of the past 5 years.

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Have passed the Wyoming Bar Exam.

Question 2

What is the minimum required MPRE score for attorneys seeking admission to the Wyoming Bar by motion?

Accepted Answer

85

Answer

75

Answer

80

Answer

90

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios could disqualify an attorney from being eligible for admission by motion in Wyoming?

Accepted Answer

The attorney has been disciplined in another jurisdiction.

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The attorney has been practicing law for 4 of the last 5 years.

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The attorney has failed to pay bar dues in another state.

Question 4

Which of the following is required for an attorney to demonstrate active practice for admission by motion in Wyoming?

Accepted Answer

Having practiced law full-time for 3 of the last 5 years.

Answer

Providing proof of having appeared in court at least once a year for the past 5 years.

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Working in a legal-related occupation that does not involve practicing law directly.

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding the reciprocity requirement for admission by motion in Wyoming?

Accepted Answer

Wyoming does not require reciprocity with the attorney’s home jurisdiction.

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Wyoming requires full reciprocity with the attorney’s home jurisdiction.

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The attorney’s home jurisdiction must offer reciprocity, but specific conditions can vary.

Answer

Wyoming will not admit attorneys by motion if their home state does not offer reciprocity to Wyoming attorneys.