Yes, you have to. The American Samoan Bar Association (ASBA) has two classifications for lawyers there:— 1. “Attorneys” — the default classification 2. “Legal Practitioners” admitted to ASBA prior to 11 Feb. read more
Rule 145 allows a person to practice American Samoan law without being called to ASBA — but this is at the discretion of the Chief Justice of American Samoa. So you can pretty much count this out. read more
International Student / Study Centers / Study Guide by Subject / Study Law in the US / Taking the bar as a Foreign Lawyer Taking the bar as a Foreign Lawyer Becoming a lawyer in the US is a complicated process, particularly for foreign nationals. read more