Blue Ribbon Commission on the Future of the Bar Exam
Notice and Agenda
Thursday, October 7, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 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/97946958400
Call-In Number: 669-900-9128
Webinar ID: 979 4695 8400

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 BRC prior to the discussion of an agenda item, please email your written comment to the BRC Coordinator at Kim.Wong@calbar.ca.gov by 5:00 pm on Monday, October 4, 2021.

I. CHAIR’S REMARKS
A. Meeting Goals. (10:00 – 10:05 a.m.)
B. Call for Public Comment. (10:05 – 10:20 a.m.)
II. BUSINESS
A. Report from the Oregon Alternatives to the Bar Task Force: A Discussion of Alternatives to a Traditional Bar Exam. (Joanna Perini-Abbott, Chair of the Oregon State Bar Board of Examiners) (10:20 – 11:00 a.m.)
B. Discussion of NextGen Uniform Bar Exam, California Bar Exam, Supplemental Testing, and Testing Alternatives Based on Information Presented to Date. (11:00 –12:30 p.m.)
C. Adoption of Mission Statement. (12:30 –12:40 p.m.)
D. Discussion of Next Steps. (12:40 – 1:00 p.m.)
Closed Session
I. No items
Adjourn


In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, those requiring modifications or accommodations to observe and address this meeting should notify Kim Wong at 415-538-2319. Please provide notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to allow sufficient to make arrangements for accommodations at this meeting.

The notice and agenda are available at http://board.calbar.ca.gov/Committees.aspx