The State Bar of California

The State Bar of California The State Bar of CA is a govt agency that protects the public by regulating the practice of law.

The State Bar of California protects the public through licensing, regulation and discipline of attorneys, and supporting greater access to justice. The State Bar is an administrative arm of the California Supreme Court. To file an attorney misconduct complaint, visit the State Bar website or call the multilingual hotline: 800-843-9053.

Action required for attorneys with client trust accounts — deadline July 1, 2026. Under Business and Professions Code se...
06/08/2026

Action required for attorneys with client trust accounts — deadline July 1, 2026.

Under Business and Professions Code section 6091.3, designated attorneys of all client trust accounts (IOLTA and non-IOLTA) must serve a Notice to Financial Institutions form on their financial institution by July 1, 2026.

What to do:
→ Complete the State Bar's Notice to Financial Institutions form — one per trust account.

→ Serve the completed form on your bank per Code of Civil Procedure section 684.115.

→ Use the DFPI website to locate your bank's designated service of process address.

→ Update trust account and contact information in My State Bar Profile within 30 days of any changes.

This is an ongoing obligation. Designated licensee information must also be updated with your financial institution within 30 days if a designated licensee becomes inactive, ineligible to practice, or leaves the firm.

Full guidance and the form are available on the State Bar's Trust Account Banking Guidelines for Attorneys webpage: https://bit.ly/4fz6ALk

This , the recognizes a landmark moment in civil rights history. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ...
06/08/2026

This , the recognizes a landmark moment in civil rights history.

On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges — establishing marriage equality as a constitutional right across the United States. The 5-4 decision affirmed that the Fourteenth Amendment requires all states to license and recognize same-sex marriages, a legal milestone decades in the making.

Ten years later, its impact on the legal profession — and the lives of millions of Americans — endures.

Lear more: https://bit.ly/3RRzWuI

🔔 Attention and Bar Exam applicants: Taking the June 2026 First-Year Law Students’ Exam ( ) or the July 2026 ? Don’t ...
06/08/2026

🔔 Attention and Bar Exam applicants: Taking the June 2026 First-Year Law Students’ Exam ( ) or the July 2026 ? Don’t miss these key deadlines!⏰

📌 Key dates for the June 2026 FYLSE:
📅 June 9: Final deadline to withdraw from exam with 0% refund
📅 June 9: Final deadline for law schools to submit proof of applicant eligibility to sit for the exam or for applicants who are required to submit a transcript or other required documentation to do so
📅 June 9: Proof of law study (first-time applicants for the exam)
📅 June 9: Test center change request deadline
📅 June 12: Emergency testing accommodations request - final filing deadline

📌 Key dates for immediate repeaters who sat for the February 2026 bar exam
📅 June 15: Deadline to withdraw with 60% refund

✅Apply and make request in the Applicant Portal: https://bit.ly/3wPj25k. Visit our webpages for more info: https://bit.ly/cabarexamupdates ( 🔗) and https://bit.ly/3Tnd1F0 (FYLSE 🔗)

The seeks public comment on the California Supreme Court’s proposed amendments to Rules of Professional Conduct 8.2 an...
06/08/2026

The seeks public comment on the California Supreme Court’s proposed amendments to Rules of Professional Conduct 8.2 and 8.4: clarifying, among other amendments, that a lawyer who makes false and reckless statements against a judge or judicial officer undermines public confidence in the judiciary and may be disciplined; and that unprotected activities, such as threats of violence or incitements of unlawful imminent action against (these judicial officials) may constitute conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. Comment by: https://bit.ly/4n0ot7w

"I had a profound experience coming to LAP. It completely changed my life, and because it changed my life in so many way...
06/05/2026

"I had a profound experience coming to LAP. It completely changed my life, and because it changed my life in so many ways, I want other people to benefit from that, and to know how great this program is." — LAP Participant

If you're a CA attorney, law student, or State Bar applicant navigating stress, burnout, or mental health or substance use challenges, free and confidential support is available: https://bit.ly/3NOGg47

📢 CA Attorneys: The needs you! Apply now to become an essay grader or apprentice for the July exam—apply by June 21. A...
06/04/2026

📢 CA Attorneys: The needs you! Apply now to become an essay grader or apprentice for the July exam—apply by June 21.

An applicant must:
✅ be an active CA licensee in good standing;
✅ have been admitted to the State Bar of California not less than one year prior to the exam; and
✅ have passed the bar exam on the first or second attempt.

👉 Complete the online interest form and attach your resume today: https://bit.ly/3PCdt3W

Today's Client Security Fund Commission meeting begins at 10:45 a.m. There will be limited time for public comment on ...
06/04/2026

Today's Client Security Fund Commission meeting begins at 10:45 a.m. There will be limited time for public comment on agenda items. To attend, please view the agenda: https://bit.ly/4o71XKD

The seeks public comment on proposed amendments to State Bar Rules 1.22 and 1.23 regarding computing deadlines. The pr...
06/03/2026

The seeks public comment on proposed amendments to State Bar Rules 1.22 and 1.23 regarding computing deadlines. The proposed changes clarify that if any deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or State Bar holiday, it is extended to the next business day — codifying existing practice. The amendments also propose a formal definition of "Business Day" in Rule 1.22. Comment by July 6, 2026, 11:59 p.m.: https://bit.ly/4wXi7Kz

⚠️ Attorney Record Verification Deadline: June 30, 2026 CA Attorneys who have not completed their annual attorney record...
06/03/2026

⚠️ Attorney Record Verification Deadline: June 30, 2026

CA Attorneys who have not completed their annual attorney record verification requirement must act by June 30 to avoid being placed on administrative inactive status (Not Eligible to Practice) effective July 1, 2026. Reinstatement will require:

✅Completion of the record verification requirement
✅$106 noncompliance fee
✅$318 reinstatement fee
✅Submission of the Attorney Record Verification Noncompliance Reinstatement Form

Log in to My State Bar Profile, check your Compliance Dashboard, and complete any outstanding requirements now: https://bit.ly/3GM4o1m

The State Bar's Practical Training of Law Students Program has a new name — and expanded eligibility. Now called the Cer...
06/03/2026

The State Bar's Practical Training of Law Students Program has a new name — and expanded eligibility.

Now called the Certified Law Student (CLS) Program, the update aligns with the California Rules of Court and broadens who can participate. JD students, LLM students, and those in the Law Office Study Program may all qualify to provide supervised legal services before passing the bar.

If you're a law student looking to gain real legal experience, the CLS Program is worth exploring. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4dZy7TJ

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