It's not a dumb question, so don't feel bad.
The answer is it depends on the state -- some have reciprocity with other states and some don't. If you're admitted to the bar in South Carolina, you'd want to check with their board of admissions to the bar (they should hopefully have a website) to see with which other states, if any, there is reciprocity. Illinois, for example, has reciprocity with several other states, so if you're admitted to the bar in Illinois, you can apply for a license in another state without taking the bar. Reciprocity requirements vary, and some require that you've been practicing for X number of years -- 5 years is typical as far as I know -- so if you want to move to a state that has reciprocity with your state and you meet the qualifications, you're all good and just have to fill out the application and pay the $$$.
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Originally posted by ztawinthropgirl
Please don't flame me for this question because I am known as the GC ignoramus.
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Let's say I was licensed to practice law in South Carolina, and I wanted to have a license in, say, New York State. Would I have to take the bar exam for NYS? Or would I just have to take a few CLE classes and, then, provide proof upon applying for my new state license that I took the CLE classes?
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