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July 21, 2026 NWSidebar

Rule 6 Mentor Myths: Why You Might Be More Ready Than You Think

Q&A with three Law Clerk Program tutors

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On May 1, the 79th class of the YMCA Youth Legislature visited the Temple of Justice and heard from WSBA President Francis Adewale, Chief Justice Debra Stephens, and others about the importance of the rule of law.
July 21, 2026 NWSidebar

Washington Lawyers Step Up for Democracy – From Courtrooms to Classrooms

Legal professionals who want to connect with and visit a classroom are encouraged to take the pledge between now and Constitution Day (Sept. 17).

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Experts in lawyer licensing posit that experiential assessments can exceed the bar exam as a way to protect the public and make the legal profession more inclusive.
June 9, 2026 NWSidebar

Admission by Portfolio Evaluation: Core Competencies, Portfolio Requirements, and Next Steps

The proposal for the portfolio evaluation, now under consideration by the Washington Supreme Court, is outlined in this article. 

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Bayley Rea and Molly Tucker Hasenbank, attorneys at Monahan, Grove & Tucker in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Tucker was Rea’s supervisor while she completed Oregon’s Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination program.
June 9, 2026 NWSidebar

New Pathways to Practice: A Prospective Attorney’s Journey Through Oregon’s SPPE Program

For some aspiring attorneys, especially those with the responsibilities of raising a family or those facing major life disruptions, dedicated full-time bar exam study simply isn’t possible.

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June 9, 2026 NWSidebar

For the People: King County District Court Program Promotes Civic Engagement

KCDC’s Community Engagement Program aims to promote civic engagement, build trust, demystify the “black robe,” and meet the community.

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June 9, 2026 NWSidebar

How the QT+ Committee Helps Make the Invisible Visible

Since its inception, the Commission has played an active role in examining how the legal system impacts communities of color statewide, publishing research reports and bench guides that offer data-driven proposals to reduce racial inequity in the judicial system.

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