Events
Free Webinar: The California Bar Exam: Next Steps and Opportunities For Engagement
January 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Free event! No MCLE credit offered.
Please join the New Lawyers Section of the California Lawyers Association for an informational presentation highlighting ongoing discussions about options for the future California Bar Exam and the State Bar’s ongoing efforts to gather feedback through its recent survey to bar licensees. We will be joined by Donna S. Hershkowitz, Chief of Admissions for the State Bar of California, and Ashley Silva-Guzman, Vice-Chair of the Committee of Bar Examiners. This session will provide insights into proposed changes, considerations for exam administration, and how your input can shape the future California Bar Exam.
Speakers:
- Donna S. Hershkowitz – Chief of Admissions, State Bar of California
- Ashley Silva-Guzman – Vice Chair, Committee of Bar Examiners, State Bar of California
- Daniel M. Cheung (Moderator) – Chair, New Lawyers Section, California Lawyers Association
Topics Covered
- Explanation of potential updates to the California Bar Exam
- A discussion of the State Bar of California’s public process to solicit feedback on the bar exam
- Opportunities for engagement and feedback on the future California Bar Exam
Who Should Attend
This presentation will be specifically tailored to new lawyers in their first eight years of practice. However, all individuals interested in the future California Bar Exam are invited to register and attend.
Please note that participants will be in listen-only mode throughout the presentation.
We are committed to accessibility! Virtual events are equipped with closed captioning. To request an in-person accommodation, send us a note at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 for assistance.