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Redesigning Legal: Redesigning How We License New Lawyers

Past Event

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As part of our Redesigning Legal Speaker Series, on July 28, IAALS and its partners explored alternative lawyer licensing programs, how they differ from the current bar exam, what some jurisdictions are already testing, and how these alternatives might impact the profession.

The licensure process demands an extra measure of competence and dedication from individuals before entering the legal profession, with the bar exam being the predominant pathway in almost all states. But recently, many in the profession are asking whether we can improve our traditional system by building upon new data, adapting to new challenges, and redesigning how we license new lawyers. 

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Speakers

  • Joanna Perini-Abbott Headshot

    Joanna Perini-Abbott

    • Executive Director, Lewis & Clark Advocacy Center
  • Donna Hershkowitz Headshot

    Donna Hershkowitz

    • Interim Executive Director, State Bar of California
  • Louisa Heiny Headshot

    Louisa Heiny 

    • Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor, S.J. Quinney College of Law