Bill
LD 738
Overview: LD 738, "An Act To Remove Barriers To Becoming A Lawyer By Establishing A Law Office Study Program", was placed in Legislative Files and is considered dead. It was introd
Overview: LD 738, "An Act To Remove Barriers To Becoming A Lawyer By Establishing A Law Office Study Program", was placed in Legislative Files and is considered dead. It was introduced on February 25, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aimed to establish a law office study program as an alternative pathway to becoming a licensed attorney, in addition to the traditional law school route.
Key Provisions:
- Allows individuals to complete a four-year law office study program under the supervision of a licensed attorney, in lieu of attending law school
- Establishes requirements and standards for the law office study program, including minimum hours of supervised work and coursework
- Authorizes the state bar association to oversee and administer the law office study program
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals interested in becoming attorneys but unable to attend or afford traditional law school
- The state bar association, which would be responsible for regulating the law office study program
- Existing law firms and attorneys who would supervise the law office study program participants
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill was placed in Legislative Files, indicating it did not advance further in the legislative process and is considered dead.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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