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California Considers Expunging Attorney Discipline Records After Eight Years

California attorneys who have faced professional disciplinary action may soon have the chance for a public clean slate. The State…

California Bar Exam to Allow Remote and Out-of-State Testing in 2024

New Bar Exam Policy Set to Begin in February California bar examinees may soon have the option to take the…

California Supreme Court Rejects Alternative to Bar Exam

The Bar Exam Remains the Sole Pathway for New Lawyers in California In a ruling on Thursday, the California Supreme…

California’s Golden Gate University Law School Avoids Immediate Closure

California’s Golden Gate University School of Law has received a reprieve from closure, but its future remains uncertain. Lawsuit to…

California to Administer Its Own Bar Exam Starting February 2025

The State Bar of California is set to introduce its bar exam as early as February 2025, diverging from the…

Michael Best & Friedrich Expands into California Market through Merger with O&A

Michael Best & Friedrich, a prominent Milwaukee-based law firm, has broadened its footprint by merging with Los Angeles-based venture law…

Weil, Gotshal & Manges Expands to California

U.S. law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges announced on Tuesday the opening of new offices in Los Angeles and San…

State Bar of California Implements Policy Changes for Law Schools

Policy Revisions and New Report On June 21, the State Bar of California’s Committee of Bar Examiners approved several significant…

California’s Plan for Independent Bar Exam Faces Setback

The State Bar of California's initiative to create its own bar exam encountered a significant hurdle in May. The organization…

California Bar Considers Cutting Ties with NCBE Amid Financial Struggles

Financial Pressures Prompt Change The State Bar of California, facing significant financial challenges, had been poised to decide on a…

California Delays Plan for State-Specific Bar Exam

The State Bar of California has decided to postpone its plan to develop and administer its own bar exam online.…

Diversity Grows in California’s Legal Ranks, But Gaps Persist Compared to State’s Demographics

A Closer Look at the Numbers In an encouraging development for diversity within the legal sector, the State Bar of…