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Why Regulatory Reform Is Desperately Needed in the U.S.

Attorney at Work

According to the Clio Legal Trends Report and other surveys reporting on law, solo and small firm lawyers face a challenging environment: The cost of traditional legal services is going up. Access to legal services is going down. Alternative admission to the bar. The growth rate of law firms is flat.

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New Pathways to Lawyer Licensure: Part II

WA Bar News

Are we “dumbing down” lawyer admissions in Washington so everyone gets in? A Proposal for the Future of WA State Bar Admissions Updated Following Public Comment February 28, 2024 (footnotes omitted), available at [link]. In Indiana, Admission and Discipline Rule 2.1 Who is building the new pathways? Why was it recommended?

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Paralegal vs Lawyer: Who, What, How?

CaseFox

Whereas lawyers are professionals that have a license to provide legal services and advice to clients. Paralegals usually provide support to the lawyers in terms of legal research, document preparation, case file organization, etc. They can also start their own legal practice if they wish to.

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Alternate Pathways: Your Questions Answered

WA Bar News

Via Orders entered on March 15, the Washington Supreme Court took the following actions pursuant to its inherent power over admission to practice law: Adopted the NextGen Bar Exam, with first administration to be in July 2026. See Sidebar No. SIDEBAR No. Watch for continuing coverage in future issues of Bar News.

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On Board > A Summary of the July 2024 Board Meeting

WA Bar News

If approved, Washington would follow only Utah and Arizona in executing a plan to determine how the delivery of legal services by entities, rather than individuals, can be regulated in a manner that protects consumers and promotes broader access to legal services.

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Paralegal vs Lawyer: Who, What, How?

CaseFox

Whereas lawyers are professionals that have a license to provide legal services and advice to clients. Paralegals usually provide support to the lawyers in terms of legal research, document preparation, case file organization, etc. They can also start their own legal practice if they wish to.

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The 2024 APEX Awards

WA Bar News

Setting up town hall events throughout the state where the public can hear about acknowledged and unsung legal heroes and share with legal professionals what they need from us. Pro bono service: Dive in to help make access to legal services more affordable and available.