Governors adopt technical amendment narrowing who can "sit for the bar"

Jul 30, 2026

The Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors approved a technical change clarifying that only state- or territory-accredited or approved law schools whose JDs are treated as meeting that jurisdiction's educational requirements will qualify under the policy. The board rejected a later motion to delay implementation.

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The Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors voted to adopt a technical amendment clarifying the association's definition of an "approved" law school, the board announced after a roll-call vote.

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