california: If you pass the california state bar exam, can you practice in other states with it? In other words, does it transfer to other states (or maybe fulfill part of the bar exam in other states)?|||Yes it does. The same applies to every other state exam...if you pass the New York State exam, you may still practice in any other state. The only time you won't be able to practice is if you take an equivalent exam in another country.|||Every state has its own reciprocity rules and rules governing limited instances where you can practice without being admitted to that state's bar. For example, Delaware doesn't have reciprocity with any state. Nor does Maryland. Check your state bar website for details. Crypt is clueless. Report Abuse |||Crypt is flat out wrong. CA has very limited reciprocity with other states being that it does not give reciprocity to them. If you can always appear pro hoc vice though in other jurisdictions. Check the states reciprocity rules and you can determine if you can waive into their bar. Report Abuse |||I am with John W! Crypt has NO IDEA what he/she is talking about! Taking one states Bar exam DOES NOT mean you can practice in any other state. If it was that easy, then everyone would be taking the state with the easiest Bar exam. Report Abuse |||Totally wrong! I know from EXPERIENCE being admitted in NY, CA and DC. Every state's reciprocity is different. Example: If you are a practicing lawyer in NY for 4+ years, you may sit for the Attorney Bar Exam in CA. NY has the "mirror-rule". Whatever your home states rules are, NY follows. Report Abuse |||Passing the bar exam in one state ONLY qualifies you practice in THAT state. Exceptions include reciprocity and getting admitted pro hoc vice. Reciprocity rules vary per state, and in some instances it is not an available. Pro Hoc Vice means "for this matter. Report Abuse