California is trying to determine the future of its bar exam, including by watching what New York is doing as that state considers going its own way to test prospective lawyers’ knowledge.
A blue ribbon commission seated this spring is seeking to answer various questions, including whether a bar exam is the correct tool to determine minimum competence for the practice of law and what specifications should come with alternatives to the test to ensure competency.
The Golden State is home to the nation’s largest bar with 260,000 licensed attorneys. It’s weighing changes to its exam as National Conference ...
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