Committee of Bar Examiners Meeting
Notice and Agenda
Friday, March 26, 2021 - Saturday, March 27, 2021

Teleconference
The State Bar of California

March 26, 2021: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. [Open Session]

March 27, 2021: 9:00 a.m. [Closed Session]

Members of the public may access this meeting as follows:

https://calbar.zoom.us/j/93562017095

Call-In Number: 669-900-9128

Meeting ID:  935 6201 7095

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 pm on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

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 January 29, 2021 Committee of Bar Examiners Public Meeting Minutes. Attachment O-100.
II. Report from Director
A. Report on Key Statistical Indicators for January and February 2021. Attachment O-101.
B. Review Schedule for April 23 and 24, 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)
February 2021 California Bar Examination (Audrey Ching)
Differential Item Functioning (Bethany Peak)

III. Examinations
A. Approval of Draft Report to the Supreme Court on the October 2020 California Bar Examination. Attachment O-200. (Lisa Cummins)
B. Approval of Technical Report on the November 2020 First-Year Law Students’ Examination. Attachment O-201. (Lisa Cummins)
C. Reconsideration of “Takers” and “Completers” Policy in the Context of the Lowered California Bar Examination Cut Score and the Online California Bar Examination. Attachment O-202. (Lisa Cummins)
D. Approval of 2020-2021 Examinations Goals. Attachment O-203. (James Efting)
IV. Operations and Management
A. Report on November 2020 First-Year Law Students’ Exam Cost-Analysis. Attachment O-300. (Tammy Campbell)
B. Approval of 2020-2021 Operations and Management Goals. Attachment O-301. (Alex Lawrence)
V. Educational Standards
A. Action on Major Change Request for Change of Ownership – Empire College School of Law. Attachment O-400. (Paul Kramer and Natalie Leonard)
B. Discussion Regarding the Calculation of the Minimum, Cumulative Bar Examination Passage Rate Under Guideline 12.2 Following the Creation of an Alternative Pathway to Licensure. (Paul Kramer and Natalie Leonard)
C. Report on Administrative Updates at Registered and Unaccredited Law Schools. Attachment O-401. (Paul Kramer and Natalie Leonard)
D. Action on Proposed Accredited Law School Rules: Return from Public Comment and Recommendation to the Board of Trustees. Attachment O-402. (Paul Kramer and Natalie Leonard)
E. Approval of 2020-2021 Educational Standards Goals. Attachment O-403. (Paul Kramer)
VI. Moral Character
A. Presentation on the Lawyer Assistance Program. [Special Set for 1:00 p.m.] (Michelle Harmon)
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. 20-16433
Kohn v. State Bar, U.S. District Ct., Northern District, Case No. 20-4827
Lindsey v. CBE, CA Supreme Ct., Case No. S267017
Tuma v. State Bar, First District Ct. of Appeals., Case No. A161037

B. Approval of January 29, 2021 Committee of Bar Examiners Closed Meeting Minutes. [Closed pursuant to Bus. & Prof. Code §6026.7(c)(3)-(5).]
C. Approval of February 10, 2021 Subcommittee on Examinations Closed Meeting Minutes. [Closed pursuant to Bus. & Prof. Code §6026.7(c)(3)-(5).]
D. Approval of February 19, 2021 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).] WITHDRAWN
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).]
III. Operations and Management
A. Report on Security Incidents from the November 2020 First-Year Law Students’ Examination. (Tammy Campbell) [Closed pursuant to Bus. & Prof. Code §6026.7(c)(3) and Gov. Code §11126(c)(1).]
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 Pending Moral Character State Bar Court Cases. (Tara Clark) [Closed pursuant to Bus. & Prof. Code §6026.7(c)(4).]
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 is available at: http://board.calbar.ca.gov/Committees.aspx
   
 
Close
III. Examinations:

Attachments:
None