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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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The word diversity is spelled out by hands suing sign language.
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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In an effort to protect vulnerable groups and secure confidentiality of identity documents, the state Legislature passed Senate Bill 6081 earlier this year.
June 9, 2026 NWSidebar

Fortifying the Record: Shielding Vulnerable Populations Through Data Privacy—SB 6081 and Beyond

SB 6081 is a targeted data privacy measure designed to protect individuals from the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive identity information within government databases.

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April 15, 2026 NWSidebar

Managing Client Trust Accounts: Preventing the Most Common Compliance Failures

For many Washington lawyers, managing a client trust account (IOLTA) is one of the most anxiety-producing aspects of practice.

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April 15, 2026 NWSidebar

Update From Olympia: A Recap of the 2026 Washington Legislative Session

Legislators passed an $80.2 billion supplemental operating budget with approximately $1.6 billion in new spending during the 60-day session.

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