Lawyer Bar Exam and Licensing
Washington administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) in February and July of each year. The two-day exam is held in Lynnwood and Tacoma, Washington. Candidates for the lawyer bar exam must meet all qualifications for taking the exam and are subject to character and fitness review.
Admission by Motion and UBE Score Transfer
Lawyers licensed to practice law in other states and territories of the United States may be eligible for Admission by Motion or by Uniform Bar Exam Score transfer to Washington.
Limited Practice for Lawyers
Lawyers licensed to practice law in other U.S. states and territories or outside of the U.S may be eligible for limited licenses to practice in Washington.
Please Note :
All applicants are subject to a character and fitness review prior to being admitted to practice law in Washington. Factors considered by Admissions staff and Regulatory Counsel when determining whether an applicant should be referred to the Character and Fitness Board are set forth in Admission and Practice Rule APR 20–24.3.
Any discrepancy or conflict between the information provided here and the rules and regulations set by the Washington Supreme Court, or the Bylaws and policies of the Washington State Bar Association, is unintentional and will be resolved in favor of strict compliance with the rules, regulations, Bylaws and policies.
