Find the best financial services for you at: SMARTFINANCESOLUTIONS.NET - Should I take the bar in Louisiana before moving to another state? - I am currently an evening part-time student at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I am at the end of my second year of the four-year program. br br My wife and I haven't made final decisions yet, but are leaning to moving to another state when I complete school. br br The Louisiana bar will not allow me to practice in another state's court, it would make me eligible to work in federal court, regarding bankruptcy, etc. br br Should I take the bar in Louisiana before moving to another state or should I focus my time on studying to take the bar of the state we will be moving to? br br Answers from attorneys only please. br br Thank you.