The State Bar is led by a Board of Trustees and managed by staff who have served the legal profession and the state in various leadership roles.
Through the Committee of Bar Examiners, the State Bar sets admissions and educational rules that govern licensing standards, examinations and law school policies.
The State Bar has committees and commissions doing the important work of developing policies and procedures, including the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission, the Council on Access and Fairness and the Committee of Bar Examiners.
The State Bar advocates and advances policies, budgetary items and legislative priorities while ensuring positive and effective relations with the Legislature and the governor's office.
The community of licensed attorneys is as varied as the state itself. Read our collection of surveys, articles and data about how the demographics of California-licensed attorneys is shifting.
Where can I find information about the State Bar's role in the selection of California judges?
The State Bar's Judicial Nominees Evaluation Commission (JNE) reviews the qualifications of judicial nominees submitted by the governor of California. Find additional information about JNE, including how to serve on the commission.