The Minnesota Rules for Admission to the Bar require house counsel to be licensed in Minnesota. House Counsel may be eligible for admission without taking the Minnesota bar examination if they:- Are licensed in another state
- Have practiced law for three (3) of the last five (5) years.
- If the practice was in Minnesota or in another jurisdiction.
There are two options for becoming a licensed house counsel in Minnesota: Rule 9
- Temporary house counsel license for those who expect to be practicing in Minnesota for 12 months or less or those who seek an immediate license.Rule 10 – Permanent house counsel license for those who expect to be practicing in Minnesota for more than 12 months.For further information, please refer to the Rules for Admission to the Bar.A recent article in the Bench & Bar, "In-House Counsel and Unauthorized Practice". [PDF file] Contact the Board office with any questions – 651.297.1857. | 
