California Bar Risks Going Bankrupt Rather Than Change Its Exam
Leadership delays bar exam reform while entity runs out of cash.
The California Bar Is Flat Broke And Its Plan To Fix This Involves Throwing Out The Existing Bar Exam
When in doubt, write a new exam from scratch.
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The Price Is Not Right
Regrettably, coming on down is the last thing on the California State Bar's mind.
A New Year’s Resolution Gone Bad And A Final Jeopardy Answer
The discipline system goes after minority attorneys, especially Black lawyers. That’s not news for us lawyers, but it is for the public.
A Sea Change For The State Bar In Sacramento
The approval of a hefty fee increase signals friendlier feelings for the agency at the Capitol.
California Report Identifies Large ‘Justice Gap’
A State Bar task force is trying to address the longstanding problem.
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California Legislature Approves Bill Hiking State Bar Fees By 27 Percent
The governor is likely to sign the legislation providing the first fee increase in two decades.
California Law School That Sued Over Bar Passage Rule Fails To Comply With It
Southern California Institute of Law is one of two non-ABA schools that fell short.
The California Bar Is Still Clamping Down On Fee Splitting With Nonlawyers
The agency is doing so even as a task force studies whether to allow non-attorneys into the legal market.
California Bar’s New Leasing Tactics Prompt Demise Of Beloved Coffee Shop
The State Bar has been criticized for below-market lease rates in San Francisco.
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California Bar’s Handling Of Real Estate Draws Scrutiny
Officials in Sacramento say the agency hasn’t maximized revenue from its San Francisco property.
California Bar Likely To Get Higher Lawyer Fee Approved, But Also Face Greater Oversight
Lawmakers want to make the agency go through the state budget process.
The California State Bar Is Considering Allowing Non-Lawyers (And Skynet) To Practice Law
If non-lawyers are allowed to practice, it is very likely to affect solo and small firms the most as they tend to serve the low-income/middle-class market.
What’s Wrong With The California Bar Exam Now?
This is what the State Bar of California is trying to figure out, and you can help them out.
California Task Force To Vote This Week On Sweeping Changes To Legal Services Delivery
The most cutting-edge aspect of the proposals is to allow entities to deliver legal services even when no lawyer is in the mix.