Prospective lawyers will no longer have to pass the bar exam to work in Washington, the state Supreme Court ruled in a pair of orders authorizing alternative pathways to licensing. The exam 'disproportionately and unnecessarily blocks marginalized groups from entering the practice of law' and is 'at best minimally effective for ensuring competent lawyers,' the Bar Licensure Task Force determined.
Prospective lawyers in Washington will no longer be required to pass the bar exam , as the state Supreme Court has authorized alternative pathways to licensing. The Bar Licensure Task Force determined that the exam disproportionately blocks marginalized groups and is minimally effective for ensuring competent lawyers. The task force proposed the change to address racism, classism, and historical inequities in the legal profession .
The court approved three experience-based alternatives to the bar exam, aiming to improve trust, reduce barriers, and promote diversity in the field
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