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Rule 18: Admission to Practice Law in Washington for Lawyers Licensed in Other StatesReciprocal Admission/Reciprocity Under Rule 18 of the Admission to Practice Rules (APR), lawyers licensed to practice law in other states or territories of the United States or the District of Columbia may be admitted to practice law in Washington under procedures and conditions that are substantially similar to the procedures and conditions under which the other licensing state or territory allows the admission of licensed Washington lawyers to their states. Requirements for Admission under APR 18 All applicants should read APR 18 for all the admission requirements under that rule. In summary, to apply for admission under APR 18, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
Professional Responsibility Examination(PRE) Some other jurisdictions require that all lawyer applicants take and pass the Multi-State Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE). Washington does not administer the MPRE, and MPRE grades from other jurisdictions are not transferable to Washington. Applicants from jurisdictions requiring the MPRE must take and pass the Washington Professional Responsibility Examination (PRE), administered twice a year on the same schedule as the Washington State Bar Examination. The reciprocity instructions and information contain detailed information about all aspects and requirements for admission under APR 18, including the examination, if required. Please carefully and thoroughly read all the information provided. Application and Other Deadlines For applicants not required to take the professional responsibility examination, there are no application deadlines. Applications are accepted year-round.
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