Admission to Texas Bar when moving from NY Forum

[nickofdime]

Hi Everyone,

I'm a NY qualified lawyer looking to move to Texas. Can someone guide me on whether I'd have to pass the bar before moving? Based on a few articles I read, I think I can waive into the bar if I have practiced for 2 years (I'm a 4th year now). I don't want to make the request before I understand how it would work, so any insight is much appreciated. My firm has an office and has transferred an associate in the past but I don't want to reach out since I don't know the associate very well.

Also, concerned cause some states don't allow any practice of law until you are admitted.

Thanks All!

[Anonymous User]

Think you have to practice for 5 years before you can waive the main part of the bar

See, eg,

https://www.momentumlegal.com/news/new- ... texas-bar/

[nickofdime]

Thanks for sharing this. Does this mean one must practice at least 5 years from the date of admission? That would mean I'd have to complete my 6th year before I can move to Texas.

[nickofdime]

Found this as well:

Will Texas accept a UBE score that was earned more than two years before the date of application for the Texas bar?
Under the approved Rules, we will accept qualifying UBE scores that were earned:

within two years immediately preceding the date an applicant submits a transfer application to us, or
within five years immediately preceding the date an applicant submits a transfer application to us, if the applicant has been actively and substantially engaged in the lawful practice of law as their principal business or occupation for at least two of the last three years immediately preceding the date the applicant submits their transfer application.

[nealric]

If you go in house, you may be able to get away with not getting admitted in Texas at all.

[cdelgado]

I’m fairly certain Texas AWOX admission requires 5 full calendar years of practice and says do not apply unless you meet that requirement.