Government
Feb. 13, 2013
New lawyers will need more skills training, pro bono work, according to bar panel's plan
A State Bar task force today will consider a proposal to require law students have 250 hours of skills training before admission plus pro bono experience and extra MCLE after admission.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A State Bar task force charged with improving newly admitted lawyers' practice readiness will today discuss a proposal to require law students to take 250 hours of skills training in law school, do 50 hours of pro bono or "low bono" work soon before or after admission, plus complete an extra 25 hours of skills-based clinical legal education during the first year after admission.
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