State Bar of California Proposes Amendments to the Rules Governing Lawyer Referral Services

By Amine Elrayes At its November 20, 2025, meeting, the Board of Trustees of the California State Bar unanimously voted to release for public comment proposed amendments related to its rules governing Lawyer Referral Services (LRSs) [Agenda Item 6.18]. The Continue reading

State Bar Opens Public Comment Period on Alternative Path to Licensure

By Erol Kilic On September 25, 2023, the State Bar of California (State Bar) opened a 30-day public comment period for an alternative path to licensure for aspiring attorneys.  The Proposal for a Portfolio Bar Examination (PBE) would allow for Continue reading