Committee of Bar Examiners Meeting
Notice and Agenda
Friday, December 4, 2020 - Saturday, December 5, 2020

Teleconference
The State Bar of California

December 4, 2020: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. [Open Session]

December 5, 2020: 9:00 a.m. [Closed Session]

Members of the public may access this meeting as follows:
Zoom Link: https://calbar.zoom.us/j/92731168112
Call-In Number: 669-900-9128
Webinar ID: 927 3116 8112

Open Session

Note: Public comment is welcome. Because the time for public comment during the meeting could be limited, you may choose to submit written comments instead. If you want to ensure that your written comment is considered by the committee prior to the discussion of an agenda item, please email your written comment to the Committee Coordinator at Kim.Wong@calbar.ca.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

I. Chair's Time
A. Welcome/Roll Call.
B. Call for Public Comment. (The Chair reserves the right to limit the duration of the public comment period.)
C. Approval of October 16, 2020 Committee of Bar Examiners Public Meeting Minutes. Attachment O-100.
II. Report from Director
A. Report on Key Statistical Indicators for August, September and October 2020. Attachment O-101.
B. Review Schedule for January 29 and 30, 2021 Committee Meeting. Attachment O-102.
C. Updates on Office of Admissions and State Bar activities:

Provisional Licensure Program (Paul Kramer and Dolores Heisinger)
Blue Ribbon Commission on the Future of the Bar Exam (Amy C Nuñez)
October 2020 California Bar Examination (Tammy Campbell & Christina Doell)
February 2021 California Bar Examination (Audrey Ching)
Differential Item Functioning (Amy C Nuñez)
Bar Exam Strategies & Stories Program (Tara Clark)
School Engagement (Natalie Leonard)
Exam Development (Lisa Cummins)

III. Examinations
A. Consideration and Approval of Proposed Rule Revisions Regarding Testing Accommodations. Attachment O-200. (Lisa Cummins and James Efting)
B. Approval of 2020-2021 Examinations Goals. Attachment O-201. (James Efting)
IV. Operations and Management
A. Report on the Financial Impact of the Modified (2-Day) California Bar Examination. Attachment O-300. (Tammy Campbell and Justin Ewert)
B. Approval of 2020-2021 Operations and Management Goals. Attachment O-301. (Alex Lawrence)
V. Educational Standards
A. Consideration of Response to Notice of Noncompliance with Rule 4.160(N) – John F. Kennedy School of Law. Attachment O-400. (Paul Kramer and Natalie Leonard)
B. Consideration of Response to Notice of Noncompliance with Rule 4.160(N) – Lincoln Law School San Jose. Attachment O-401. (Paul Kramer and Natalie Leonard)
C. Consideration of Response to Notice of Noncompliance with Rule 4.160(N) – San Francisco Law School. Attachment O-402. (Paul Kramer and Natalie Leonard)
D. Periodic Inspection Report of San Francisco Law School. Attachment O-403. (Paul Kramer and Natalie Leonard)
E. Action on Petition for Acquiescence to a non-JD Program – Concord Law School Executive JD. Attachment O-404. (Paul Kramer and Natalie Leonard)
F. Request for One-Time Waiver of 84-month Time Limit to Complete JD Requirements under Guideline 6.5(A) – Pacific Coast University School of Law. Attachment O-405. (Paul Kramer and Natalie Leonard)
G. Action on Application for Accreditation – California School of Law. Attachment O-406. (Paul Kramer and Natalie Leonard)
H. Report on New Administrative Leadership at Law Schools. Attachment O-407. (Paul Kramer and Natalie Leonard)
I. Approval of 2020-2021 Educational Standards Goals. Attachment O-408. (Paul Kramer)
VI. Moral Character
A. The Role of Rehabilitation in Moral Character Determinations. (David Lane)
B. Approval of 2020-2021 Moral Character Goals. Attachment O-500. (Bethany Peak)
Closed Session
I. Chair's Time
A. Report from Counsel (Caroline Holmes)

1. Report on Pending Litigation [Closed pursuant to Gov. Code §11126(e)(1)]:
Delacruz v. State Bar, USDC Northern District, Case No. C 1903241
Kohn v. State Bar, U.S. District Ct., Northern District, Case No. 20-4827
Tuma v. State Bar, First District Ct. of Appeals., Case No. A161037

B. Approval of October 16, 2020 Committee of Bar Examiners Closed Meeting Minutes. [Closed pursuant to Bus. & Prof. Code §6026.7(c)(3)-(5).]
C. Approval of November 4, 2020 Subcommittee on Examinations Closed Meeting Minutes. [Closed pursuant to Bus. & Prof. Code §6026.7(c)(3)-(5).]
II. Examinations
A. Action on Pending Examinations Petitions. (Lisa Cummins) [Closed pursuant to Bus. & Prof. Code §6026.7(c)(3) and Gov. Code §11126(c)(1).]
B. Action on Pending Testing Accommodation Appeals. (Lisa Cummins) [Closed pursuant to Bus. & Prof. Code §6026.7(c)(3) and Gov. Code §11126(c)(1).]
C. Discussion of Proposed Rule Revisions Regarding Testing Accommodations. (Lisa Cummins) [Closed pursuant to Bus. & Prof. Code §6026.7(c)(3) and Gov. Code §11126(c)(1).]
III. Operations and Management
A. Report on October 2020 California Bar Examination. (Tammy Campbell) [Closed pursuant to Bus. & Prof. Code §6026.7(c)(3) and Gov. Code §11126(c)(1).] WITHDRAWN
B. Action on Pending Operations and Management Appeals. (Tammy Campbell) [Closed pursuant to Bus. & Prof. Code §6026.7(c)(3) and Gov. Code §11126(c)(1).]
IV. Moral Character
A. Report on and Discussion of Staff Moral Character Determinations. (Tara Clark and David Lane) [Closed pursuant to Bus. & Prof. Code §6026.7(c)(4).]
B. Action on Moral Character Cases Pending Administrative Review. (Tara Clark) [Closed pursuant to Bus. & Prof. Code §6026.7(c)(4).]
C. Report on Status of Moral Character State Bar Court Decisions. (Tara Clark) [Closed pursuant to Bus. & Prof. Code §6026.7(c)(4).]
D. Report on Status of Pending Moral Character State Bar Court Cases. (Tara Clark) [Closed pursuant to Bus. & Prof. Code §6026.7(c)(4).]
Adjourn


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