Will I be able to take the bar exam after obtaining an LL.M. degree from UCLA?
Bar examination qualifications and requirements differ greatly from state to state. (The California State Bar, for example, has very strict exam qualification requirements, and may require that you gain additional U.S. legal experience beyond an LL.M. degree prior to sitting for the exam.) We recommend that you contact the office of the specific state bar whose examination you would like to take to inquire as to whether you will be qualified to sit for the exam after earning an LL.M. degree. This American Bar Association website provides a useful guide to state and local bar associations throughout the country.
