Jan. 2, 2026
A tumultuous year reshapes the practice of law in California
From a bar exam breakdown to new rules on advertising, discipline and training, 2025 brought sweeping change for lawyers
The year 2025 marked a turning point for what it means to be an attorney in California. Lawmakers, regulators and courts grappled with long-simmering questions about who gets to practice law and how lawyers should conduct themselves once licensed.
The year opened with a crisis. In February, widespread technical failures during the administration of the California Bar Exam left thousands unable to complete portions of the exam, prompting emergency measures and intense scrutiny of t...
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