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…
state bar of california
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 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.…
Former State Bar Deputy Executive Found to Violate Conflict of Interest Rules by Ghostwriting Reports
In a recent revelation, Robert Hawley, a former Deputy Executive Director of the State Bar of California, has been implicated…
State Bar of California Trustees Vote for Lower Increase in Attorney Fees
In a recent decision, the trustees of the State Bar of California have opted for a $125 increase in mandatory…
Bar Exam Takers in Chilling Ordeal: Fears of Suboptimal Performance Due to Cold Conditions
Exam Day Struggles Several bar examinees in California expressed concern and discomfort after enduring frigid temperatures during the first day…
California State Bar Adopts 2024 Budget
The State Bar of California recently announced the adoption of its 2024 budget, ensuring financial stability for the year ahead.…
State Bar of California Contemplates Reduction in Bar Exam Locations to Cut Costs
To alleviate budget constraints, the State Bar of California is considering a proposal to decrease the number of testing locations…
California Supreme Court Implements Ethics Reforms in Wake of Girardi Scandal
In response to mounting criticism over the State Bar of California's handling of the Tom Girardi case, the California Supreme…
California Advances Alternative Path to Law Licensure
A Promising Step Forward California's legal landscape may soon witness a significant transformation as the State Bar of California’s board…
California Bar Exam Fees to Increase in February
Law Graduates and Licensed Attorneys to Face Significant Fee Hikes To address a looming budget shortfall, the State Bar of…