Georgia: lawyer (foreign-educated applicants, Part B Section 4(c)) pathway
Scope
- Degree recognition
The foreign law school must be government sanctioned or recognised, approved by an evaluation body, or chartered to award the first professional law degree.
“is government sanctioned or recognized by the appropriate authority”
- Program approval or accreditation
Not confirmed. Professional eligibility must be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
- Additional education or training
Applicants must be enrolled in, or hold, an LL.M. from an ABA-approved school meeting Georgia's curricular criteria, including a Georgia professional responsibility course.
“which includes a Professional Responsibility course with an emphasis on the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct”
- Examination requirements
Not confirmed. Professional eligibility must be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
- Supervised practice
Not confirmed. Professional eligibility must be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
- Foreign qualification assessment
Documentation proving all requirements are met is required with the petition.
“Documentation proving that all of the above requirements have been met is required.”
- Residency or other restrictions
Not confirmed. Professional eligibility must be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
- Online study
Not confirmed. Professional eligibility must be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
Regulator: Supreme Court of Georgia Office of Bar Admissions · official source for this record · last checked 1 November 2026.