Didn't Pass The California Bar? No Problem! You Might Still Be Able To Practice! - Above the Law

Didn't Pass The California Bar? No Problem! You Might Still Be Able To Practice! - Above the Law

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Didn’t Pass the California Bar Exam? California Offers a New Path to Practice Law

Introduction In a major shift that could redefine legal licensure in the U.S., California now allows certain individuals who did not pass the bar exam to practice law under structured supervision. This alternative pathway, initially prompted by pandemic-era disruptions, is gaining traction amid ongoing concerns over bar exam fairness, delays, and accessibility. For law graduates discouraged by the high-stakes nature of bar testing, California’s …