Louisiana Bar Reciprocity

Louisiana does not offer traditional admission on motion or bar reciprocity for full admission. Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XVII requires a written examination for admission (§3(F)) and provides that reciprocity alone is not a basis for admission (§11).

Official Sources

Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions: lascba.org. Limited temporary pathways (for example, military-spouse limited licenses under Rule XVII §15) are not general reciprocity. Confirm current exam and MPRE rules with the Committee before applying.