No. You can live anywhere in the world and still pursue admission to the D.C. bar as per their rules and eligibility requirements listed on their official page. This program will help you meet the educational requirements, and you can take the D.C. or CA bars upon completion of the program. After you are admitted to the D.C. or CA bar(s) you may keep the license anywhere you live in the world. No need to relocate to D.C. or CA.