MS HB1381

Allows out-of-state lawyers admitted to practice in another state for at least 5 years and in good standing to be admitted to practice in Mississippi without taking the bar examination, provided they establish residency in Mississippi for 12 consecutive months.

Removes the requirement that applicants' home state bar admission requirements be equivalent to Mississippi's and eliminates the reciprocity provision requiring the applicant's state to grant similar privileges to Mississippi lawyers.

Requires out-of-state applicants to provide evidence of good standing and active status from their home state bar, along with certificates from the home state's highest appellate court clerk and two bar members attesting to their qualifications and moral character.

Amends Section 73-3-2 to clarify that the written bar examination requirement does not apply to out-of-state lawyers admitted under Section 73-3-25.

Takes effect July 1, 2024.