Wake Up Call: Utah Considers Licensing Without Taking the Bar

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• The Utah Supreme Court released a proposal that would allow graduates of accredited law schools to practice in the state without taking the bar exam if they complete 240 hours of practice under the supervision of an experienced attorney, along with other requirements. If adopted, Utah would join states like Oregon, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire in allowing alternative pathways to licensure. (Reuters)
• Mayer Brown has closed its Mexico City office, less than a decade after it opened ...