Committee of State Bar Accredited and Registered Schools (CSBARS) Meeting
Notice and Agenda
Thursday, August 20, 2020
10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Teleconference
The State Bar of California

Members of the public may access this meeting as follows:
Zoom Link: https://calbar.zoom.us/j/91664995465

Call-In Number: 1-669-900-9128
Meeting ID: 916 6499 5465

Open Session

Note: Time for public comment during the meeting may be limited. If you want to ensure that your comments are considered by CSBARS prior to action on a specific item, we strongly encourage you to submit written comments in lieu of oral comments during the meeting. If you have written comments that you would like CSBARS to consider regarding any agenda item, please email your written comments to the Coordinator at Natalie.Leonard@calbar.ca.gov. To ensure consideration of written comments by the CSBARS, such comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.


A. Welcome / Roll Call


B. Request for Public Comment [The Chair reserves the right to limit the duration of the public comment period.]


C. Approval of Minutes from June 18, 2020 CSBARS Meeting

A. June 18, 2020 CSBARS Minutes
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June 18, 2020 CSBARS Minutes

D. Staff Report
  1. Update on June 2020 and November 2020 First-Year Law Students’ Examinations
  2. Review of circumstances under which students may pass the First-Year Law Students’ Examination within four administrations and claim full study credit
  3. Update on October 2020 California Bar Examination
  4. Update on optional provisional licensing for 2020 graduates
  5. Update on Blue Ribbon Commission on the Future of the California Bar Exam
  6. Call for applications to serve on CSBARS
  7. Recent developments


E. Final Comments Regarding Accredited Rules Revision Proposal

A. O-410 CSBARS Proposal to Replace Accredited Law School Rules
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O-410 CSBARS Proposal to Replace Accredited Law School Rules
B. O-410 Staff Alternative Proposal to Replace Accredited Law School Rules
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O-410 Staff Alternative Proposal to Replace Accredited Law School Rules
C. Accredited Rules Proposal Redline CSBARS Proposal with Staff Alternative Redlined
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Accredited Rules Proposal Redline CSBARS Proposal with Staff Alternative Redlined
Closed Session

There are no closed agenda items.

Adjourn


In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring modifications or accommodations to observe and address this meeting should notify Natalie Leonard at 415-538-2118. Please provide notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations at this meeting.