Board Orders Independent Investigation into February 2025 Bar Exam Issues
Board Approves Testing Locations, Vendor for In-Person July Bar Exam
AG Bonta to CA Attorneys: Guidance on Solicitation Limits after L.A. Fires is Available
The State Bar Board of Trustees has approved exam software and testing locations for the in-person July 2025 California Bar Exam as it continues efforts to improve the test-taking experience and find appropriate remedies for those impacted by issues experienced during the February exam.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today released information for the public and attorneys, about California attorneys’ ethical obligations after a natural disaster, like the Los Angeles fires this year. Attorneys with questions or concerns about these obligations should review California’s Rules of Professional Conduct (7.1-7.3) on communications concerning a lawyer’s services, advertising, and solicitation.
Understand the critical duty of confidentiality under Business and Professions Code section 6068(e) and Rule of Professional Conduct 1.6. This video covers key ethical requirements, exceptions, and the importance of safeguarding client information. Learn how upholding these rules reinforces trust and integrity in the legal profession in this short explainer: