I am due to graduate from an LLB in England, so I will be eligible to take the New York bar exam. I am aware that California's requirements for foreign educated graduates are either (a) LLB + admitted to the bar in another jurisdiction; or (b) LLB + LLM at an ABA-approved law school.

Does anyone know if being admitted to the New York bar counts as being admitted to practice in a different jurisdiction under route (a)? Or do I need to be admitted in England (ie after I complete my training contract) before I can take the CA bar?

I am aware that it will be an uphill battle to get hired without a JD and without work experience, but I am hoping to get qualified in both NY and CA before completing my training contract.

Yes, but if you hold on for three or five years you can take a shortened bar exam in California for lawyers licensed in another jurisdiction. The Cal bar is exceedingly difficult. Are you planning to move there?

I am due to graduate from an LLB in England, so I will be eligible to take the New York bar exam. I am aware that California's requirements for foreign educated graduates are either (a) LLB + admitted to the bar in another jurisdiction; or (b) LLB + LLM at an ABA-approved law school.

Does anyone know if being admitted to the New York bar counts as being admitted to practice in a different jurisdiction under route (a)? Or do I need to be admitted in England (ie after I complete my training contract) before I can take the CA bar?

I am aware that it will be an uphill battle to get hired without a JD and without work experience, but I am hoping to get qualified in both NY and CA before completing my training contract.