In California, a foreign lawyer must complete an additional 20 credits of study in an LL.M. Program, including instruction in bar-tested subjects. Nevada doesn't have reciprocity.If you take the bar here, you can practice in Nevada and that's it. Most states do require a J.D. degree for a US law school in order to sit for the bar exam. Currently, 34 states and one jurisdiction that allow foreign attorneys to sit for the bar exam if they have earned LL.M. degrees in the United States. Learn more about which US states and territories allow foreign attorneys to waive into the bar and what their requirements are in this comprehensive guide. In California, a foreign lawyer must complete an additional 20 credits of study in an LLM Program, including instruction in bar tested subjects. CA Bar accepts applicants with foreign licenses. You do not need a JD or LLM. The Office of the Registrar will certify enrollment, degree verification, and moral character certifications for State Bar.