Licensure; revise reciprocity requirements for out-of-state attorneys.

HB 879 changes Mississippi's attorney licensure rules to allow out-of-state lawyers to practice without taking the state bar exam under specific conditions. It applies directly to attorneys who establish Mississippi residency for 12 consecutive months and have practiced law for at least five years in good standing in another state. The bill requires these applicants to submit proof of active status and good standing from their previous state, including a certificate from the highest court and two bar members' recommendations. This eliminates the exam requirement while maintaining verification of qualifications through existing licensing documentation.