MS HB925

Out-of-state lawyers admitted and in good standing in their home state for at least 5 years may be admitted to practice in Mississippi without taking the bar exam if they establish residency in Mississippi for 12 consecutive months.

Removes the requirement that out-of-state applicants' home state admission requirements be "equivalent" to Mississippi's standards and eliminates the reciprocity requirement that the applicant's home state grant similar privileges to Mississippi lawyers.

Applicants must provide a certificate from their home state's highest appellate court clerk and two bar members certifying good standing, active status, and moral character.

Amends Section 73-3-2 to clarify that the bar examination requirement does not apply to applicants qualifying under Section 73-3-25's reciprocal admission provisions.

Takes effect July 1, 2025.