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California Supreme Court

Oct. 18, 2024

Trying to make sense of the bar exam debate

The California Supreme Court has rejected a proposal for a Practical Bar Exam (PBE) as a method of licensure, citing procedural and substantive issues. The court's decision has raised questions about the timing and content of the order, and the need for further guidance to ensure a robust and responsive legal profession.

Claire M. Solot

Co-founder, Legal Services Funders Network

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In October 2020, to reassess attorney licensure, the California Supreme Court established a Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC) on the Future of the California Bar Exam. Since then, I have attended meetings, reviewed proposals, and documented efforts to explore new methods for licensure. Licensure reform is not new, California's first licensure statute in 1851 required candidates to present evidence of moral character and complete a rigorous examination in...

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