Committee of Bar Examiners Meeting
Notice and Agenda
Friday, June 28, 2013 - Saturday, June 29, 2013
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The State Bar of California
1149 South Hill Street
Los Angeles, LA 90015-2299
(213) 765-1000

Questions regarding any agenda item should be directed to the Committee Coordinator(s), Kim Wong at (415) 538-2319 or Interim Director, Admissions, Amy Nuñez at (415) 538-2376.

Committee members are requested to notify the Committee Coordinator as early as possible in advance of the meeting if they wish to remove any item/s from the consent agenda.
Subcommittee Meetings

June 28, 2013 Subcommittee Meetings

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Subcommittee on Examinations
3:15 p.m.* – 4:15 p.m. Subcommittee on Educational Standards
4:15 p.m.* – 5:00 p.m. Subcommittee on Moral Character

June 29, 2013 Subcommittee Meetings

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Subcommittee on Operations and Management

June 28, 2013 COMMITTEE MEETING

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closed Session

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Open and Closed Sessions 

June 29, 2013 COMMITTEE MEETING

9:30 a.m. Open and Closed Sessions

* Times are estimates. The meeting of a Subcommittee will commence immediately upon conclusion of the meeting of the Subcommittee scheduled to meet just prior. Subcommittee meetings will include both open and closed portions.
Open Session
I. Chair's Time
A. CONSENT

1. Draft May 3 and 4, 2013 Committee of Bar Examiners Public Meeting Minutes.
B. ACTION

1. Two-Day Examination Proposal. Attachment “O-100.” (Sean McCoy and Gayle Murphy) [Special Set for 2:00 p.m.]
Two-Day Examination Proposal. Attachment “O-100.” (Sean McCoy and Gayle Murphy) [Special Set for 2:00 p.m.]
O-100
C. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION

1. Task Force on Admissions Reform Report and Recommendations. Attachment “O-101.” (Richard Frankel, Patricia White and Alan Yochelson)
Task Force on Admissions Reform Report and Recommendations. Attachment “O-101.” (Richard Frankel, Patricia White and Alan Yochelson)
O-101
Attachments
Attachment A
2. Oral Reports from Committee Members on June 2013 Admissions Ceremonies for Successful February 2013 California Bar Examination Applicants Who Met All Requirements for Admission.
3. Update on Pending Activities of the Committee of Bar Examiners.
D. REPORT FROM THE SENIOR DIRECTOR, ADMISSIONS (Gayle Murphy)

1. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION
a.   Key Indicators. Attachment “O-102.”
a.   Key Indicators. Attachment “O-102.”
O-102
b.   Visitation of July 2013 California Bar Examination Test Centers.
c.   Schedule for August 23, 2013 Committee Meeting. Attachment “O-103.”
c.   Schedule for August 23, 2013 Committee Meeting. Attachment “O-103.”
O-103
Attachments
O-103
d.   Update on Pending Activities of the Office of Admissions.
II. Subcommittee on Examinations
A. ACTION

1. Tentative Dates for Subcommittee Conference Calls to Consider Petition Appeals Associated with July 2013 California Bar Examination – July 12, 2013, 12:00 Noon and July 19, 2013 Noon. (Scott Bovitz and Lisa Cummins)
2. Draft Report to the Supreme Court on the February 2013 General Bar Examination. Attachment “O-200.” (Scott Bovitz and Gayle Murphy)
Draft Report to the Supreme Court on the February 2013 General Bar Examination. Attachment “O-200.” (Scott Bovitz and Gayle Murphy)
O-200
Attachments
Attachment
3. Judicial Council’s Access and Fairness Advisory Committee Recommendations Relative to Examinations. Attachment “O-201.” (Scott Bovitz and Lisa Cummins)
Judicial Council’s Access and Fairness Advisory Committee Recommendations Relative to Examinations. Attachment “O-201.” (Scott Bovitz and Lisa Cummins)
O-201
B. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION

1. 2012 – 2013 Subcommittee Goals. Attachment “O-202.” (Scott Bovitz)
2012 – 2013 Subcommittee Goals. Attachment “O-202.” (Scott Bovitz)
O-202
III. Subcommittee on Operations and Management
A. ACTION

1. 2013 Year-To-Date Financial Analysis Report. Attachment “O-300.” (Archie “Joe” Biggers and Greg Shin)
2013 Year-To-Date Financial Analysis Report. Attachment “O-300.” (Archie “Joe” Biggers and Greg Shin)
O-300
2. February 2013 Bar Examination Cost Analysis. Attachment “O-301.” (Archie “Joe” Biggers and Greg Shin)
February 2013 Bar Examination Cost Analysis. Attachment “O-301.” (Archie “Joe” Biggers and Greg Shin)
O-301
3. Proposed Elimination of Personal Checks as a Form of Payment. Attachment “O-302.” (Archie “Joe” Biggers and Greg Shin)
Proposed Elimination of Personal Checks as a Form of Payment. Attachment “O-302.” (Archie “Joe” Biggers and Greg Shin)
O-302
B. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION

1. 2012 – 2013 Subcommittee Goals. Attachment “O-303.” (Archie “Joe” Biggers)
2012 – 2013 Subcommittee Goals. Attachment “O-303.” (Archie “Joe” Biggers)
O-303
IV. Subcommittee on Educational Standards
A. ACTION

1. Proposed Guidelines for Implementation of Policy Regarding Eligibility of Foreign-Educated Attorneys for Registration as Attorney Applicants. Attachment “O-400.” (Richard Frankel and Greg Shin)
Proposed Guidelines for Implementation of Policy Regarding Eligibility of Foreign-Educated Attorneys for Registration as Attorney Applicants. Attachment “O-400.” (Richard Frankel and Greg Shin)
O-400
B. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION

1. California Northern School of Law: Notice of Appointment of Registrar. Attachment “O-401.” (Richard Frankel/George Leal)
California Northern School of Law: Notice of Appointment of Registrar. Attachment “O-401.” (Richard Frankel/George Leal)
O-401
2. Abraham Lincoln University School of Law: Notice of Reappointment of Dean. Attachment “O-402.” (Richard Frankel and George Leal)
Abraham Lincoln University School of Law: Notice of Reappointment of Dean. Attachment “O-402.” (Richard Frankel and George Leal)
O-402
3. University of West Los Angeles, School of Law: Notice of Appointment of Interim Dean. Attachment “O-403.” (Richard Frankel/George Leal)
University of West Los Angeles, School of Law: Notice of Appointment of Interim Dean. Attachment “O-403.” (Richard Frankel/George Leal)
O-403
4. 2012 – 2013 Subcommittee Goals. Attachment “O-404.” (Richard Frankel)
2012 – 2013 Subcommittee Goals. Attachment “O-404.” (Richard Frankel)
O-404
V. Subcommittee on Moral Character
A. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION

1. 2012 – 2013 Subcommittee Goals. Attachment “O-500.” (Steven Renick)
2012 – 2013 Subcommittee Goals. Attachment “O-500.” (Steven Renick)
O-500
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Closed Session
I. Chair's Time
A. CONSENT

1. Draft May 3 and 4, 2013 Committee of Bar Examiners Confidential Meeting Minutes. (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (1), (2), (4), and (6).)
B. ACTION

1. Hearing re Notice to Terminate Registration of Unaccredited Law School. Attachment “C-100.” (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (1) and (4).) (Sean McCoy and Richard Frankel) [Special Set for 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Friday, June 28, 2013.]
2. Hearing re Notice to Terminate Registration of Unaccredited Law School. Attachment “C-101.” (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (1) and (4).) (Sean McCoy and Larry Sheingold) [Special Set for 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., Friday, June 28, 2013.]
3. Appointment of Law School Representative to Advisory Committee on California Accredited Law School Rules to Replace Outgoing Dean. (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (1), (4) and (7).
C. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION

1. Meeting with the Chief Trial Counsel, Jayne Kim, Regarding the Status of Pending Moral Character Cases and Appeals. (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (2) and (4).) [Special Set for 1:15 p.m., Friday, June 28, 2013.]
2. Presentation on Examination Administration Emergency Procedures. Attachment “C-102.” (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (4), 6) and (7).) (Sean McCoy and Gayle Murphy) [Special Set for 1:30 p.m., Friday, June 28, 2013.]
3. Report from Counsel. (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (1), (2), (4), (5), (6) and (7).) (Rachel Grunberg)
a.    Report on Pending Litigation and Advice from Counsel on Open Session Agenda Items as Needed.
4. Two-Day Examination Proposal. “Attachment “C-103.” (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (6).) (Sean McCoy and Gayle Murphy)
D. REPORT FROM THE SENIOR DIRECTOR, ADMISSIONS (Gayle Murphy)

1. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION
a.    February 2013 California Bar Examination Results. Closed pursuant to Section (A) (4) and (6).)
b.    Update on Confidential Pending Items. (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (1), (2), (4), (5) and (6).)
II. Subcommittee on Examinations
A. CONSENT

1. Affirmation of Subcommittee on Examinations’ Decisions Re Testing Accommodations Appeals. Attachment “C-200.” (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (4) and (6).) (Scott Bovitz and Lisa Cummins)
B. ACTION

1. Examinations Petitions. Attachment “C-201.” (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (4) and (6).) (Scott Bovitz and Lisa Cummins)
2. Testing Accommodations Appeals. Attachments “C-202 and C-202 EX” (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (2), (4) and (6).) (Scott Bovitz and Lisa Cummins)
3. Proposed Revisions to Policies for Graders. Attachment “C-203.” (Closed pursuant to Section (A)(6).) (Scott Bovitz and Gina Crawford)
4. Analysis of the February 2013 General Bar Examination Prepared by GANSK & Associates for Inclusion with Report to the Supreme Court on the Examination. Attachment ”C-204.” (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (1), (4), and (6).) (Scott Bovitz and Gina Crawford)
III. Subcommittee on Operations and Management
A. ACTION

1. Operations and Management Petitions. Attachment “C-300.” (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (4) and (6).) (Archie “Joe” Biggers and Greg Shin)
2. June 2013 First-Year Law Students’ Examination Administration Oral Report. (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (1), (4) and (6).) (Archie “Joe” Biggers and Greg Shin)
IV. Subcommittee on Educational Standards
A. ACTION

1. Empire College School of Law: Major Change Request. Attachment “C-400.” (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (1) and (4).) (Richard Frankel and George Leal)
2. American Heritage University School of Law: Periodic Registration Inspection Report. Attachment “C-401.” (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (1) and (4).) (Richard Frankel and George Leal)
3. Accredited Law School Imposed Requirement for Certification to the Committee. Attachment “C-402.” (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (1) and (4).) (Richard Frankel and Gayle Murphy)
V. Subcommittee on Moral Character
A. CONSENT

1. Report on and Affirmation of Informal Conferences Decisions. Attachment “C-500.” (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (1), (2) and (4).) (Steven Renick and Debra Lawson)
B. ACTION

1. Consideration of Current Investigation Reports. Attachment “C-501.” (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (2) and (4).) (Steven Renick and Debra Lawson)
C. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION

1. Status of Moral Character State Bar Court Cases. Attachment “C-502.” (Closed pursuant to Section (A) (1), (2) and (4).) (Steven Renick and Debra Lawson)
*Closed pursuant to Title 6. Division 2, Chapter 2, Rule 6.62 of the Rules of the State Bar of California.