FREE WY BAR Reciprocity Questions and Answers
Which of the following is true regarding reciprocity for attorneys seeking admission by motion to the Wyoming Bar?
Wyoming does not require reciprocity with the applicant’s current jurisdiction for admission by motion. This means that even if the applicant's home state does not allow Wyoming attorneys to be admitted by motion, the applicant can still be eligible for admission to the Wyoming Bar.
Which of the following are requirements for an attorney from another jurisdiction to be admitted to the Wyoming Bar by motion?
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To be admitted to the Wyoming Bar by motion, attorneys must be licensed and in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction and have practiced law for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Wyoming does not require proof of reciprocity, but the applicant must meet the other eligibility criteria.
What types of legal work count toward the practice requirement for admission by motion in Wyoming?
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Full-time legal practice, serving as a judge, and working as a law professor all count toward the practice requirement for admission by motion. Non-legal consulting work, even if law-related, typically does not satisfy the requirement.
If an attorney has been disciplined in another jurisdiction, what impact does that have on their application for admission by motion in Wyoming?
Disciplinary actions in another jurisdiction do not automatically disqualify an applicant from admission by motion in Wyoming. However, the Wyoming Board of Law Examiners will evaluate the nature of the disciplinary action and whether the applicant has been reinstated and remains in good standing.
Which of the following factors does Wyoming consider when evaluating an attorney’s eligibility for admission by motion?
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Wyoming considers whether the applicant has been actively practicing law for at least 3 of the last 5 years and whether they have passed the MPRE with a score of 85 or higher. Wyoming does not require reciprocity, and passing the UBE in another state is not necessary for admission by motion.