An attorney who is admitted to the practice of law in foreign country may apply for permission to perform limited legal services in Ohio. An attorney who is admitted to the practice of law in another jurisdiction may be eligible for admission to the Ohio Bar without examination.A foreign lawyer cannot provide legal services in the United States without being admitted to at least one state's bar. Refer to the enclosed California Rules of Court and Rules of The State Bar of California as you complete the application and attachments. 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. Most states do require a J.D. degree for a US law school in order to sit for the bar exam. A "Foreign Legal Consultant" is a person who satisfied all of the following criteria: (A) Has been admitted to the practice of law in a foreign country. Experienced Attorney Applicants shall be admitted as provided in Rule 220. The application process could take from 60 to 90 days to complete. This map shows the information contained in the "Summary of State Foreign Lawyer Practice Rules.