APR 8(f) Exception for Foreign House Counsel

Rule 8(f) of the Admission to Practice Rules (APR) allows a lawyer admitted to the practice of law in a jurisdiction other than a United States jurisdiction to receive a limited license to practice law in Washington as in-house counsel.

A lawyer admitted under this rule shall be limited to practice exclusively for the employer, including its subsidiaries and affiliates, and shall not include:
appearing before a court or tribunal as a person admitted to practice law in this state;
offering legal services or advice to the public; or
holding oneself out to be so engaged or authorized.

Please see the text of APR 8(f) for complete details regarding responsibilities and limitations.

How to Apply for the Foreign House Counsel License

Please complete the application available by clicking on "Application Packet for APR 8(f)" in the right column of this page.

If you have questions about the Foreign House Counsel license, or prefer to have an application mailed to you, please contact Robert Henry at roberth@wsba.org or 206-727-8227.  The application packet lists the requirements to be filed with the application and includes a copy of the rule.