California to Explore Work Experience as a Prereq. to Bar Licensure
Still in nascent stages, but it’s worth noting this blurb from the ABA Journal (unfortunately the link they reference is password-protected):
The State Bar of California has formed a task force that will consider requiring law grads to get practical experience with clients before obtaining a law license.
California Bar President Jon Streeter tells the Daily Journal (sub. req.) the proposal is “still a concept in its infancy.” Among the ideas that will be considered: Mandating legal residencies, similar to those required for doctors, or allowing law school clinical courses to satisfy all or part of the requirement.