The State Bar of California

The State Bar of California The State Bar of CA is a govt agency that protects the public by regulating the practice of law.

The State Bar of California protects the public through licensing, regulation and discipline of attorneys, and supporting greater access to justice. The State Bar is an administrative arm of the California Supreme Court. To file an attorney misconduct complaint, visit the State Bar website or call the multilingual hotline: 800-843-9053.

Action required for attorneys with client trust accounts — deadline July 1, 2026. Under Business and Professions Code se...
06/24/2026

Action required for attorneys with client trust accounts — deadline July 1, 2026.

Under Business and Professions Code section 6091.3, designated attorneys of all client trust accounts (IOLTA and non-IOLTA) must serve a Notice to Financial Institutions form on their financial institution by July 1, 2026.

What to do:
→ Complete the State Bar's Notice to Financial Institutions form — one per trust account.

→ Serve the completed form on your bank per Code of Civil Procedure section 684.115.

→ Use the DFPI website to locate your bank's designated service of process address.

→ Update trust account and contact information in My State Bar Profile within 30 days of any changes.

This is an ongoing obligation. Designated licensee information must also be updated with your financial institution within 30 days if a designated licensee becomes inactive, ineligible to practice, or leaves the firm.

Full guidance and the form are available on the State Bar's Trust Account Banking Guidelines for Attorneys webpage: https://bit.ly/4fz6ALk

Today’s meeting of the Board of Trustees Chair, Trustee Good, and Trustee Huser will begin at 10:30 a.m. in closed ses...
06/24/2026

Today’s meeting of the Board of Trustees Chair, Trustee Good, and Trustee Huser will begin at 10:30 a.m. in closed session regarding existing litigation: State Bar of California v. ProctorU, Inc. d/b/a Meazure Learning. There will be limited time for public comment on this item. View the agenda to attend: https://bit.ly/4oHP3Dm

For CA attorneys, law students, and State Bar applicants, reaching out for help can feel risky. The State Bar's Lawyer A...
06/24/2026

For CA attorneys, law students, and State Bar applicants, reaching out for help can feel risky. The State Bar's Lawyer Assistance Program is built around that reality. Participation is confidential by law — mandated under Business and Professions Code section 6234. What you share stays protected. LAP offers free assessments, short-term counseling, and ongoing support groups. Your career, your privacy, your call: https://bit.ly/3NOGg47

Do you have a passion for legal ethics? The is hiring a Senior Program Analyst to join our Office of Professional Comp...
06/23/2026

Do you have a passion for legal ethics? The is hiring a Senior Program Analyst to join our Office of Professional Competence — the team behind the Ethics Hotline, ethics education, and resources that help California attorneys practice law with integrity.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of research, writing, and public service. You'll field real questions from attorneys navigating complex issues — conflicts of interest, confidentiality, unauthorized practice of law — and help shape the guidance resources attorneys across California rely on.

What you'll do:
→ Staff the Ethics Hotline, providing research assistance to attorneys on professional responsibility issues
→ Draft legal memos, advisory opinions, and educational materials
→ Analyze legislation, case law, and ethics authorities
→ Support the Lawyer Referral Service program and key ethics committees

What we're looking for:
→ 3+ years of professional experience in research, analysis, or legal environments
→ Strong writing skills and effective communication
→ JD, paralegal certification, or coursework in attorney professional responsibility preferred — not required

Salary: $104,308 – $139,079 | SF or LA | Hybrid (once/month in office)

Join a mission-driven team protecting the public and supporting the ethical practice of law in California.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/4gC8n2A

As we close out our recognition, the highlights the California advocate who spent two decades fighting the legal bat...
06/23/2026

As we close out our recognition, the highlights the California advocate who spent two decades fighting the legal battles behind marriage equality.

Kate Kendell served as Executive Director of the National Center for Le***an Rights (NCLR) in San Francisco for more than two decades, leading the organization through some of the most consequential LGBTQ+ legal battles in U.S. history. Under her leadership, NCLR was a key force in challenging California's Proposition 8 and advancing the legal arguments that ultimately contributed to nationwide marriage equality.

Kendell's work extended beyond marriage — championing adoption rights, transgender legal protections, and family law equity for LGBTQ+ individuals and families across California and the country.

Her legacy is a reminder that landmark rulings don’t happen without the advocates who fight for them—or the communities whose strength and solidarity make that fight possible: https://bit.ly/4eFOJQY

CA Attorneys: Have you submitted your MCLE compliance statement and/or paid the $106 noncompliance fee? You must comply ...
06/23/2026

CA Attorneys: Have you submitted your MCLE compliance statement and/or paid the $106 noncompliance fee? You must comply by 6/30, to avoid being placed on administrative inactive status effective 7/1. View step‑by‑step instructions and video walkthrough: https://bit.ly/4nbJpIX

The seeks public comment on proposed amendments to State Bar Rules 1.22 and 1.23 regarding computing deadlines. The pr...
06/23/2026

The seeks public comment on proposed amendments to State Bar Rules 1.22 and 1.23 regarding computing deadlines. The proposed changes clarify that if any deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or State Bar holiday, it is extended to the next business day — codifying existing practice. The amendments also propose a formal definition of "Business Day" in Rule 1.22. Comment by July 6, 2026, 11:59 p.m.: https://bit.ly/4wXi7Kz

Today, aspiring attorneys across California are sitting for the First-Year Law Students' Exam (FYLSX) — one of the first...
06/23/2026

Today, aspiring attorneys across California are sitting for the First-Year Law Students' Exam (FYLSX) — one of the first major milestones on the path to passing the .

To everyone taking the FYLSX today: your preparation has brought you to this moment. Take a breath, trust your work, and show what you know.

July 2026 countdown begins! The exam is July 28 –29, and weekly countdown emails are now hitting your inbox with crit...
06/23/2026

July 2026 countdown begins! The exam is July 28 –29, and weekly countdown emails are now hitting your inbox with critical updates.

✍️ Day 1 – Written Sessions: Five essays + one Performance Test, completed on your own laptop using ExamSoft's Examplify software. No internet is needed during the exam, but you must download Examplify and complete the mandatory mock exam by July 24 to use your laptop on exam day.

📝 Day 2 – MBE: 200 multiple-choice questions answered on a Scantron sheet. Bring No. 2 pencils — mechanical pencils are not allowed. Leave your laptop at home for Day 2.

🖥️ Laptop reminder: Starting June 30, ExamSoft will email approved applicants with instructions to download Examplify and complete the mandatory mock exam. Make sure your laptop meets the minimum system requirements. Don't miss the July 24 deadline — failure to complete the mock exam means you'll be required to handwrite your responses.

🎟️ Admittance Tickets will begin to be released in the Applicant Portal on June 30. You must print and bring your ticket to each day of the exam.

🔍 Seeing "Pending" in the Applicant Portal? Here's what it means:

Pending Internal – Your application is under review. No action is needed unless we contact you.
Pending Applicant – We're waiting on something from you or your school (often eligibility certification). Attorney applicants must submit Certificates of Good Standing by July 14.
Conditionally Eligible – Your school certified eligibility but hasn't submitted your transcript. You may sit for this exam but must submit a transcript for future exams or admission.
Accommodations Pending – No action needed unless we reach out.

⏰ Key Deadlines at a Glance:

June 30 – Admittance Tickets available & ExamSoft registration opens
July 1 – Testing accommodations appeal deadline
July 6 – Test center change request deadline
July 14 – Withdrawal & proof of eligibility deadline
July 17 – Emergency testing accommodations deadline
July 24 – Mandatory mock exam & laptop registration deadline

📬 Weekly countdown emails will continue, check your inbox and the Bar Exam Emails webpage so you don’t miss a thing! If you miss an email, you can find a copy posted here: https://bit.ly/4k0Sy5y and check our email safelisting tips: https://bit.ly/safelistingtips

In April, the issued the following Cease and Desist Notices for the unauthorized practice of law in Los Angeles County...
06/22/2026

In April, the issued the following Cease and Desist Notices for the unauthorized practice of law in Los Angeles County. Visit our website to view Cease and Desist Notices by county: https://bit.ly/laupl

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