State Bar of California

📢 Attention applicants: Taking the June 2025 #FirstYearLawStudentsExam? First date admittance tickets are now available in the Applicant Portal: https://bit.ly/3wPj25k Practice exam available for scheduling via the Prometric website: https://bit.ly/4klPsZ6 Be sure to review the June 2025 admittance bulletin for key info, rules, and requirements: https://bit.ly/3SBCRVj

In 2024, Stand with Asian Americans launched a groundbreaking Workplace Discrimination Legal Fund—a bold step toward justice and equity. ⚖️ The fund provides legal assistance to AAPI individuals facing racial bias or discrimination at work, helping enforce employment laws and expand protections for all. This initiative is part of a broader legacy: Asian Americans have long fought for fair treatment under the law—and those efforts continue to benefit every American striving for a workplace free of bias. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4jSJKgy #AAPIHeritageMonth #EqualEmployment #StateBarCA

🔔 Attention #CALawStudents: Taking the July 2025 #CABarExam? Don’t miss these key deadlines!⏰ 📅 Monday, 6/2 is the deadline for: - a $250 late filing fee (The Board of Trustees waived late fees for applicants who withdrew from the February 2025 bar exam.) - a $0 late filing fee for immediate repeaters (The Board of Trustees waived late fees for immediate repeaters) - Final filing/reinstatement -Testing accommodations requests* - Enrollment for the Peak Performance Program ⚠️ Applicants must submit their requests through the Applicant Portal. Requests must be complete, with all questions answered, and any supporting documentation included. Requests in ‘verified’ or ‘drafted’ status are not considered complete Visit our webpages for more info: https://bit.ly/3PstQwI Applicant portal: https://bit.ly/3wPj25k

Today’s meeting of the #StateBarCA Committee of Bar Examiners will begin at 9:00 a.m. There will be limited time for public comment on agenda items. To attend, please view the agenda: https://bit.ly/4jsxL92

📢 CA Attorneys: Are you tracking your pro bono and reduced fee hours? Mandatory reporting begins in 2026. Review the FAQ to understand what's required: https://bit.ly/4bMenl2. Looking to contribute? Explore pro bono opportunities on the new statewide Pro Bono Portal: https://lnkd.in/gEvmSk8T Your time can make a real impact on access to justice. #StateBarCA #ProBono #AccessToJustice #CaliforniaAttorneys

🚨 New data shows California’s justice gap is growing. The State Bar’s 2024 Justice Gap Study reveals: -Nearly 75% of Californians experienced a civil legal problem in the past year—up from 55% in 2019 -Most received little or no legal help -Attorney access is shrinking, especially in rural areas -Only 2% of lawyers practice immigration law—despite rising need -Of small businesses whose recent legal needs went unmet, 85% reported significant financial consequences Californians across all income levels are affected, and the legal system is falling short. Read the full study: https://bit.ly/3ZDi3Rb

🚨 New data shows California’s justice gap is growing. The State Bar’s 2024 Justice Gap Study reveals: -Nearly 75% of Californians experienced a civil legal problem in the past year—up from 55% in 2019 -Most received little or no legal help -Attorney access is shrinking, especially in rural areas -Only 2% of lawyers practice immigration law—despite rising need -Of small businesses whose recent legal needs went unmet, 85% reported significant financial consequences Californians across all income levels are affected, and the legal system is falling short. Read the full study: https://bit.ly/3ZDi3Rb

🚨 New data shows California’s justice gap is growing. The State Bar’s 2024 Justice Gap Study reveals: -Nearly 75% of Californians experienced a civil legal problem in the past year—up from 55% in 2019 -Most received little or no legal help -Attorney access is shrinking, especially in rural areas -Only 2% of lawyers practice immigration law—despite rising need -Of small businesses whose recent legal needs went unmet, 85% reported significant financial consequences Californians across all income levels are affected, and the legal system is falling short. Read the full study: https://bit.ly/3ZDi3Rb

🚨 Not all who claim to be attorneys are licensed to practice law. Protect yourself by taking a simple but important step—verify before you hire. Use the #StateBarCA Attorney Search tool to: ✔ Confirm an attorney’s license status and contact info ✔ Check for disciplinary records ✔ Search for certified specialists Watch our screen tour to see how it works, then try it yourself: https://bit.ly/3Fovtau

CA Attorneys: Take proactive measures to improve your law practice. Register for #StateBarCA Ethics & CTA monthly online classes. Discuss & identify issues & solutions to common ethical situations. #MCLE credit is available for voluntary registrants: https://bit.ly/3Y5ced8