The Oregon State Bar's Alternatives to the Exam task force has issued a formal report recommending alternatives to the traditional bar exam. An experiential learning pathway would allow students to take two years of experiential coursework and present a capstone portfolio to the Board of Bar Examiners. A supervised practice pathway would allow students to work 1,000 to 1,500 hours with a licensed attorney and then submit a portfolio of work to the board. The Oregon Board of Bar Examiners voted to advance the recommendations to the Oregon Supreme Court for possible implementation for the class of 2024 graduates. Last year, Oregon granted diploma privilege to law school graduates who met requirements.
July 07, 2021
