No the exam shouldn't go away. It's the association with the British crown that needs to go away. In these types of professions there needs to be an educational standard of knowledge that a person should demonstrate possessing by passing an exam.
This change is for DEI bs. And, the dumbing down of the legal profession it seems to me.
From the article:
'The task force looked at the “efficacy of the Washington state bar exam” and assessed “disproportionate impacts on examinees of color and first generation examinees.”
I posted it, because it was high up on a Google search for what does BAR stand for?- so this is what is considered mainstream, or something. The argument demonstrates the desperate attempt to make it all go away. The site-owner claims that the word bar (not capitalized, and this is part of the subterfuge) is something to do with the railings mounted on physially constructed separations, in the old courts. LOL. Maybe that was a romantic connotation attached to the acronym - who knows.
Maybe someone will suggest next, that the word bar is actually something people lean on when they drink, and that is how old boy networks work. LMAO, even.
My partner saw me reading that site quoted, and immediately said:
What are you reading that for? Occam's Razor is a lousy tool, and anyone using that logic is discredited. It just doesn't work.
Hmmm. This looks like a win. Counter-intuitive, I know, but since the bar has turned into such a sh*t show, reformation has to start somewhere. (Since I suspect washington state's purpose isn't Constitutional reform, I am guessing this will be the legal version of all out insanity)
The Washington Supreme Court approved multiple new avenues to become a licensed attorney in the state Friday, none of which require taking the bar exam.
The court approved new ways for law students to become licensed attorneys in the Evergreen State. One method is an apprenticeship program for law school graduates who work under an attorney for six months, then submit a portfolio for review. The other option is to complete 12 credits of skills coursework, 500 hours of hands-on legal work prior to graduation, and submit a portfolio for the Washington State Bar to review.
“These recommendations come from a diverse body of lawyers in private and public practice, academics, and researchers who contributed immense insight, counterpoints and research to get us where we are today,” Washington Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis said in a statement. “With these alternative pathways, we recognize that there are multiple ways to ensure a competent, licensed body of new attorneys who are so desperately needed around the state.”
Law clerks can also become lawyers without going to law school by completing standardized education courses under the guidance of an attorney and 500 hours of work as a licensed legal intern.
In 2020, the Washington Supreme Court created the Bar Licensure Task Force to examine alternative paths to becoming a licensed attorney in the state. The task force looked at the “efficacy of the Washington state bar exam” and assessed “disproportionate impacts on examinees of color and first generation examinees.”
While Washington's alternative licensing program has a DEI element, states with similar programs have implemented their programs for other reasons.
California is considering DEI as a barometer for expanding its licensing program that would help students "avoid the heavy expense of preparing for the traditional bar exam — a burden that falls disproportionately on historically disadvantaged groups, including first-generation graduates, women, and candidates of color,” according to Reuters.
The new avenues to becoming licensed address the “serious legal deserts problem” in Washington and “help remedy the fairness and bias concerns with the traditional licensure,” according to Seattle University School of Law Dean Anthony Varona, co-chair of the task force.
Washington joins Oregon, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire as the fourth state that no longer requires the bar exam to become a licensed attorney. Supreme courts in California, Minnesota, and Utah are considering similar moves.
The court’s order did not say when the new methods will be implemented, but directed the Washington State Bar Association to create a committee to work on implementation.'
Wait..
Isn't the bar thing a British idea?
If we are going back to a constitutional republic by getting rid of the 1871 act.
Wouldn't things like the Bar exam go away as well?
No the exam shouldn't go away. It's the association with the British crown that needs to go away. In these types of professions there needs to be an educational standard of knowledge that a person should demonstrate possessing by passing an exam.
This change is for DEI bs. And, the dumbing down of the legal profession it seems to me.
From the article:
'The task force looked at the “efficacy of the Washington state bar exam” and assessed “disproportionate impacts on examinees of color and first generation examinees.”
Yes... but if we are going through a massive change because the corporation is gone.
We would also need to change our legal exams as well.
The standard BAR test could not stand.
Maybe not. But, just look at the states that are doing it. This is a woke move, imho.
That's were we are heading anyways.
We are heading towards a decentralized form of government.
Each state will compete with each other on ideas.
Decentralized government is good. Just let's not throw out the baby with the bath water.
Yeah we will see what happens. I totally understand your concerns.
We need to license and test our own attorneys instead of allowing the Crown to control our justice system.
I agree.
My major concern with licenses. It's how the cabal has controlled people.
Such as...
If you don't do as we said. We will take your license away from you.
Came to say that.
Here is someone trying to debumk the idea that BAR stands for British Accredited Registry.
https://www.brannoncanhelp.com/blog/what-does-bar-stand-for-in-the-bar-exam-or-bar-association/#:~:text=Some%20people%20claim%20the%20term,court%20from%20the%20spectator%20area.
I posted it, because it was high up on a Google search for what does BAR stand for?- so this is what is considered mainstream, or something. The argument demonstrates the desperate attempt to make it all go away. The site-owner claims that the word bar (not capitalized, and this is part of the subterfuge) is something to do with the railings mounted on physially constructed separations, in the old courts. LOL. Maybe that was a romantic connotation attached to the acronym - who knows.
Maybe someone will suggest next, that the word bar is actually something people lean on when they drink, and that is how old boy networks work. LMAO, even.
My partner saw me reading that site quoted, and immediately said:
B A R - British Accredited Registry ??? Hmmmm ! That might explain Maritime Law ???
Hmmm. This looks like a win. Counter-intuitive, I know, but since the bar has turned into such a sh*t show, reformation has to start somewhere. (Since I suspect washington state's purpose isn't Constitutional reform, I am guessing this will be the legal version of all out insanity)
Lol....me too! But became a CPA instead...now whoa I can do it!
Gawd....what next????
The Washington Supreme Court approved multiple new avenues to become a licensed attorney in the state Friday, none of which require taking the bar exam.
The court approved new ways for law students to become licensed attorneys in the Evergreen State. One method is an apprenticeship program for law school graduates who work under an attorney for six months, then submit a portfolio for review. The other option is to complete 12 credits of skills coursework, 500 hours of hands-on legal work prior to graduation, and submit a portfolio for the Washington State Bar to review.
“These recommendations come from a diverse body of lawyers in private and public practice, academics, and researchers who contributed immense insight, counterpoints and research to get us where we are today,” Washington Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis said in a statement. “With these alternative pathways, we recognize that there are multiple ways to ensure a competent, licensed body of new attorneys who are so desperately needed around the state.”
Law clerks can also become lawyers without going to law school by completing standardized education courses under the guidance of an attorney and 500 hours of work as a licensed legal intern.
In 2020, the Washington Supreme Court created the Bar Licensure Task Force to examine alternative paths to becoming a licensed attorney in the state. The task force looked at the “efficacy of the Washington state bar exam” and assessed “disproportionate impacts on examinees of color and first generation examinees.”
While Washington's alternative licensing program has a DEI element, states with similar programs have implemented their programs for other reasons.
California is considering DEI as a barometer for expanding its licensing program that would help students "avoid the heavy expense of preparing for the traditional bar exam — a burden that falls disproportionately on historically disadvantaged groups, including first-generation graduates, women, and candidates of color,” according to Reuters.
The new avenues to becoming licensed address the “serious legal deserts problem” in Washington and “help remedy the fairness and bias concerns with the traditional licensure,” according to Seattle University School of Law Dean Anthony Varona, co-chair of the task force.
Washington joins Oregon, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire as the fourth state that no longer requires the bar exam to become a licensed attorney. Supreme courts in California, Minnesota, and Utah are considering similar moves.
The court’s order did not say when the new methods will be implemented, but directed the Washington State Bar Association to create a committee to work on implementation.'
No kidding...beware when finding a new leach.
got some tools we can put in to be brain surgeons...we could never hurt a democrat they dont have one