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[SFSpartan]

My firm requires attorneys that are barred in a jurisdiction to put "admitted to practice law in [State X] only. Bar admission in [State Y] pending" as part of their email signature to avoid/obviate this issue.

[The Lsat Airbender]

OP here. Thanks for the response. That makes sense. So, no issue in referring to themselves as an "attorney" in that situation? Any limits on the type of work they're able to do? Seems like it's fine, but just want to avoid the bar application reviewers seeing the title, the employer address, and needlessly raising any concerns not at issue.

You should spend the $300 or whatever and ask a real C&F attorney about this. Nobody on the internet will (should) feel comfortable giving you a hard answer here.

[Elston Gunn]

For what it’s worth, I know in NY they tell you explicitly not to list your position with a law firm in the state as “associate” on your application. But the way it’s phrased made me think that listing it the “wrong” way led to administrative annoyance, but likely not denial of your application or anything.

[Elston Gunn]

For what it’s worth, I know in NY they tell you explicitly not to list your position with a law firm in the state as “associate” on your application. But the way it’s phrased made me think that listing it the “wrong” way led to administrative annoyance, but likely not denial of your application or anything.

Thanks for the reply. Is this referring to an associate (2L/3L) that starts working at the firm after law school? I'm more wondering for someone who is a licensed attorney that is just trying to transfer to another state/working at a firm in the new state.

It applies to both to those totally unlicensed and those licensed in another state but resident in NY, iirc.

[Anonymous User]

For what it’s worth, I know in NY they tell you explicitly not to list your position with a law firm in the state as “associate” on your application. But the way it’s phrased made me think that listing it the “wrong” way led to administrative annoyance, but likely not denial of your application or anything.

Thanks for the reply. Is this referring to an associate (2L/3L) that starts working at the firm after law school? I'm more wondering for someone who is a licensed attorney that is just trying to transfer to another state/working at a firm in the new state.

It applies to both to those totally unlicensed and those licensed in another state but resident in NY, iirc.

Ah, gotcha, that's interesting. What do they suggest using instead?

Law clerk.