Law

The State Bar of California is taking a progressive step towards addressing the hurdles faced by law graduates in their journey to becoming licensed professionals. The state's Board of Trustees has recently voted to solicit public comments on a ground-breaking proposal: the Portfolio Bar Exam program. This innovative plan aims to allow law graduates to acquire their licenses without the conventional bar exam.Under the Portfolio Bar Exam program, law graduates would attain provisional licenses and work under the tutelage of an experienced attorney for a duration of four to six months. During this period, they would be earning a salary and amassing a portfolio of work to be evaluated by the state bar. Candidates who receive a passing grade on their portfolio would then become fully licensed in California, bypassing the traditional bar exam.Addressing Disparities and Financial BurdensThe proposal has been designed...