Oregon Bar Reciprocity
Oregon RFA 15.1 (Admission Based on Comity; replaced reciprocity RFA 15.05 effective July 27, 2022) governs admission without examination. Oregon does not publish a reciprocal list. Applicants must have been licensed at least 24 consecutive months and engaged in full-time practice (≥30 hours/week average) for 24 of the past 48 months, and must have passed a bar examination somewhere.
Admission on Comity (Criteria-Based)
Attorneys from any qualifying U.S. jurisdiction may seek RFA 15.1 admission if they meet the rule. The map below reflects that model.
| Attorneys from these jurisdictions may seek Oregon comity admission if they meet RFA 15.1 |
Additional Requirements
Law Degree. J.D./LL.B. from an ABA school or RFA 3.1(3) alternative.
Bar Exam. Must have passed a bar exam (diploma privilege alone is insufficient).
Practice. Full-time practice for 24 of the past 48 months; licensed ≥24 consecutive months; no administrative/disciplinary suspension in the prior 60 months.
MPRE. Not required for RFA 15.1.
CLE / PLF. 15 hours Oregon practice/ethics CLE (±6 months of filing); Professional Liability Fund coverage (or equivalent).
Oregon Application Procedure
Apply through Oregon State Bar Admissions (comity / RFA 15.1). Complete the application within six months.