If you are licensed to practise law in another state and you are a military spouse, you can practise in Virginia without sitting the Virginia bar exam, working under the supervision of a licensed Virginia attorney. Rule 1A:8 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia sets out the full requirements.
Apply to the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners for military spouse provisional admission. For help, call 804-367-0412.
Proof of your law licence in another state, your marriage certificate, your spouse’s orders showing a Virginia duty station, and confirmation of the Virginia attorney who will supervise you.
