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In-House Counsel

Effective April 1, 2005 a lawyer admitted and authorized to practice law in another state or territory of the United States may receive a limited license to practice law in this state when the lawyer is employed in Louisiana as a lawyer exclusively for: a corporation, its subsidiaries or affiliates; an association; and/or a business which consists of activities other than the practice of law or the provision of legal services.


Requirements:

  • LASCBA In-House Counsel Application Packet ($875)

    Please login to the 'Account Portal' to start an in house application. You will need to include:

    • Application for limited licensure as in-house counsel
    • Lawyer Discipline Attestation form
    • Certificate to be completed by lawyer regulatory agency in jurisdiction(s) where admitted
    • Affidavit to be completed on behalf of the in-house employer

    Mailed to:
    The Committee on Bar Admissions
    2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 340
    Metairie, LA 70002


  • NCBE Report of Character and Fitness

    All In-House Counsel applicants are also required to complete the National Conference of Bar Examiners application, which can be completed online. Read More »

    Additionally, applicants are required to undergo fingerprinting and a state and federal criminal background check. The process can be initiated at the Louisiana State Police office or a local law enforcement agency. More information is available here ».


News

  • October Exam Postponed

    October 7, 2020

    The Committee on Bar Admissions has been closely monitoring Hurricane Delta. Weather advisories indicate South Louisiana will begin experiencing hurricane winds and rain sometime beginning Friday, October 9, 2020. Read More

  • Announcement: Admission of Qualified Candidates

    October 2, 2020

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  • Job Posting: Attorney for Character and Fitness

    July 16, 2020

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  • Updated Scope Descriptions of the Louisiana Bar Examination for July 2020 and October 2020

    June 2, 2020

    The July 2020 and October 2020 bar examination will be adjusted...Read More

  • LASCBA Office Closed To Public

    March 18, 2020

    The Committee on Bar Admissions office will be closed for public access beginning Wednesday March 18, 2020...Read More

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Keep your Contact Information Up-To-Date!

It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Committee on Bar Admissions of any mailing address, telephone number or email address changes! This information can be updated online under the 'My Account' portal.