Bar Requirements

[prudentperson]

In what states, if any, can you become a lawyer w/o taking the bar?

Note --> this is a bet I have w/ my friend he says that Wisconsin does not require one to take the bar

[xferlawstudent]

Wisconsin allows graduates of Wisconsin law schools to practice law without taking the bar.  There may be some other requirements.

[slacker]

Wisconsin -- which does have requirements. You have to take certain classes to qualify.

[tacojohn]

Also on the Wisconsin thing, you must pass the character and fitness portion of the bar.  I think you might also need to take the MPRE.

[LawLady]

Nope...no MPRE for Wisconsin.  There are very specific requirements for the so-called "Diploma Privilege" though, including lots of required courses and of course Character & Fitness.