That all depends on where you’re currently licensed and where you’re moving to. It’s easiest if you’re dealing with states that accept the UBE. You can become licensed in any UBE state as long as your passing score is high enough to meet that state’s minimum requirements. Currently, 26 states employ the UBE and that number is expected to grow. This reciprocity only applies when your current jurisdiction and the jurisdiction you’re moving to both use the UBE. So if you’re moving from a non-UBE state to a UBE state or vice versa, you will have to take the bar exam again. Each jurisdiction has its own reciprocity rules. You can learn more about these by consulting your state bar association. If two states don’t have reciprocity agreements, you will have to take the bar exam again in your new state in order to become licensed. Some states will enable you to take a shorter attorney’s exam instead of retaking the bar. The attorney’s exam is similar to the bar, but it focuses only on state-specific topics as you have already demonstrated your knowledge of federal law by passing the bar the first time. Depending on where you live, you may want to consider taking the bar in multiple states at the same time. This will open up more markets for you if one day you decide to move or expand your business. It works well if you live on the border between two states or in a metropolitan area like New York where you may want to pursue clients in nearby New Jersey or Connecticut. Keep this in mind when studying for your bar exam. Taking two exams at once could save you a lot of time compared to studying for one exam now and another down the road.