Colorado Supreme Court

Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel

Promoting Professionalism. Protecting the Public.

Types of Admission in Colorado

You may become a fully-licensed attorney in Colorado either by Examination, UBE Score Transfer, or On-Motion. For full licensure, you must complete an application questionnaire and undergo a thorough Character and Fitness Investigation.  There are additional admission requirements for full licensure, including a recent MPRE score and attendance of the Practicing With Professionalism Course.

Full Licensure
Colorado Bar Examination
UBE Score Transfer
On Motion

To receive a certification and/or limited authority to practice law in Colorado, you must complete an abridged application.  There is no MPRE requirement.

Certification and Limited Authority
Single Client
Pro Hac Vice
Foreign Legal Consultant
Judge Advocate (JAG)
Military Spouse Certification
Law Professor Certification
Practice Pending Admission
Law Student Practice
Pro Bono Certification