Idaho Bar Reciprocity

Idaho Bar Commission Rule 206 governs Admission Based on Practice Experience (experienced attorney admission). Effective March 1, 2024, Idaho removed its reciprocity requirement. Attorneys from any U.S. jurisdiction may apply if they meet Rule 206, including having passed a written bar examination and been admitted, and having been engaged in the active practice of law for three of the five years immediately preceding the application.

Admission on Motion (Criteria-Based)

Idaho no longer publishes or applies a reciprocal-jurisdiction list for this path. The map below reflects that attorneys from all other U.S. jurisdictions may seek experienced attorney admission if they satisfy Rule 206.

Additional Requirements

Idaho’s Rule 206 requirements include:

Law Degree. A J.D. from an ABA-approved law school (Rule 202).

Bar Examination. Must have passed a written bar examination and been admitted in a U.S. jurisdiction. Diploma privilege alone is not eligible.

Practice of Law. Active practice for three of the five years immediately preceding the application. Pro hac vice and intern time generally do not count.

Failed Exam Lookback. Failing any bar examination within the prior five years bars Rule 206 admission.

MPRE. Not required for Rule 206 experienced attorney admission (confirm current admissions instructions).

New Admittee CLE. Required Idaho new-admittee CLE (including Idaho substantive law) within twelve months; swear-in timing rules apply (commonly Boise within six months).

Idaho Application Procedure

Apply through the Idaho State Bar Experienced Attorney Admission page for current forms and fees.