Supreme Court of Georgia eases requirements for military spouses to practice law in the state

Starting next year, it will be easier for lawyers who plan on moving to Georgia to resume their practice if they are the spouse of an active duty service member stationed in the state.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Starting next year, it will be easier for lawyers who plan on moving to Georgia to resume their practice if they are the spouse of an active duty service member stationed in the state.

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently revised its rules so military spouses who are already licensed to practice law in other states do not have to retake the Bar Exam.

Lawyers will still have to pass Character and Fitness check and abide by Georgia ethics and rules.

According to Bar Exam Specialist at the Mercer University School of Law, Harold Heck, it can take more than four months to retake the Bar.

“It kind of eases that burden and makes it easier for that lawyer to be able to come and pick up and have a career with a lot less downtime,” Heck said.

The new rules go into effect January 1.