National
Completion of Ohio State's ABA-approved Juris Doctor (J.D.) program meets state educational requirements to apply for admission to every state's bar. However, an individual may be required to complete non-credit courses or exams on state law to be eligible for admission. Links to state bar admission requirements are below.
Alabama
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for the JD exam in Alabama. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Alabama State Bar Admissions Office.
Alaska
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Alaska. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Alaskan Bar Association.
Arizona
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Arizona. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Arizona Supreme Court.
Arkansas
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Arkansas. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Arkansas State Board of Law Examiners.
California
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in California. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the State Bar of California.
Colorado
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Colorado. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel.
Connecticut
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Connecticut. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Connecticut Bar Examining Committee.
Delaware
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Delaware. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board of Bar Examiners of the Supreme Court of Delaware.
District of Columbia
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in District of Columbia. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the District of Columbia Court of Appeals Committee on Admissions.
Florida
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Florida. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.
Georgia
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Georgia. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Supreme Court of Georgia Office of Bar Admissions.
Hawaii
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Hawaii. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii.
Idaho
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Idaho. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Idaho State Bar.
Illinois
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Illinois. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar.
Indiana
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Indiana. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Indiana Office of Admissions & Continuing Education.
Iowa
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Iowa. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Iowa Board of Law Examiners.
Kansas
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Kansas. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Kansas Board of Law Examiners.
Kentucky
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Kentucky. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Kentucky Office of Bar Admissions.
Louisiana
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Louisiana. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions.
Maine
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Maine. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Maine Board of Bar Examiners.
Maryland
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Maryland. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Maryland State Board of Law Examiners.
Massachusetts
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Massachusetts. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Massachusetts Board of Bar Examiners.
Michigan
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Michigan. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Michigan Board of Law Examiners.
Minnesota
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Minnesota. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners.
Mississippi
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Mississippi. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Mississippi Board of Bar Admissions.
Missouri
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Missouri. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Missouri Board of Law Examiners.
Montana
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Montana. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the State Bar of Montana.
Nebraska
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Nebraska. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the State of Nebraska Judicial Branch.
Nevada
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Nevada. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the State Bar of Nevada.
New Hampshire
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in New Hampshire. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the New Hampshire Judicial Branch.
New Jersey
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in New Jersey. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners.
New Mexico
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in New Mexico. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners.
New York
To satisfy New York Court of Appeals Rule 520.18, individuals
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in New York. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the New York State Board of Law Examiners.
North Carolina
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in North Carolina. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the North Carolina Bar Admission Registration.
North Dakota
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in North Dakota. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the North Dakota State Board of Law Examiners.
Ohio
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Ohio. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Oklahoma
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Oklahoma. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Oklahoma Board of Bar Examiners.
Oregon
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Oregon. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners.
Pacific Territories
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in the Pacific Territories.
Pennsylvania
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Pennsylvania. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners.
Puerto Rico
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Puerto Rico. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Puerto Rico Board of Bar Examiners.
Rhode Island
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Rhode Island. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Rhode Island Supreme Court Board of Bar Examiners.
South Carolina
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in South Carolina. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Supreme Court of South Carolina Board of Law Examiners.
South Dakota
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in South Dakota. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the South Dakota Board of Law Examiners.
Tennessee
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Tennessee. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners.
Texas
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Texas. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Texas Board of Law Examiners.
Utah
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Utah. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Utah State Bar.
U.S. Virgin Islands
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Virgin Islands. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Virgin Islands Committee of Bar Examiners.
Vermont
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Vermont. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Vermont Office of Attorney Licensing.
Virginia
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program meets educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Virginia. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners.
Washington
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program meets educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Washington. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Washington State bar Association.
West Virginia
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in West Virginia. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the West Virginia Board of Law Examiners.
Wisconsin
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Wisconsin. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners.
Wyoming
Completion of Ohio State’s Master of Laws (LLM) program does not meet educational requirements to qualify for a JD exam in Wyoming. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Wyoming Board of Law Examiners.