City Clerks Association of California - CCAC’s Post

Registration Open for October 2024! Calling all clerks across the Commonwealth of Virginia! Enroll now in the October 2024 continuing education opportunity designed for both new and seasoned clerks. This annual event is a valuable chance to earn points towards your CMC (Certified Municipal Clerk) or MMC (Master Municipal Clerk) designation. Here’s why you should enroll: Professional Development: Enhance your skills and knowledge in municipal clerking, staying up-to-date with the latest best practices and regulatory changes. Here's why you should enroll: Certification Points: Earn valuable points towards your CMC or MMC designation, advancing your professional credentials and career. Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow clerks from across Virginia, sharing experiences, insights, and solutions to common challenges in your field. Expert-Led Sessions: Gain insights from industry experts through a series of informative and engaging sessions tailored to the needs of municipal clerks. Comprehensive Learning: Participate in workshops and discussions that cover a wide range of topics relevant to your role, from records management to effective communication and leadership skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your professional growth and become a more effective and knowledgeable clerk. Register today for the Annual VMCA Institutes and Academy and take the next step in your municipal clerk career! #clerks #continuingeducation #CommonwealthofVirginia #VMCA

CalBar updated the Agenda for the 18 / 19 Jul 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting in regard to the Feb 2025 California General Bar Exam. I am going to try and paste information here: This is not the entire three pages, yet I continue to predict that the Feb 2025 California General Bar Exam is going to be completely CalBar, and will have their own MCQ's. The serious problem to remove from the exam is the Written Section, which is subjectively graded, and pretty much worthless. On the Multiple Choice Questions? I really have no problem working on those, but they MUST be HONESTLY Objective, and FAIR... nothing less is acceptable. The other issue is HOW remote can the exam be? It must be wide based remote to have any value, specifically, if I cannot take the California Bar Exam from Florida? It is a failure. It needs wide based remote capability, which is simplistic to do. The NCBE uses stupid tricks and traps in a high pressure scenario of the exam which prevents too many people from entering the profession of law... it is about 100 years beyond the time to eradicate the mess the NCBE began in 1931 (the height of The Great Depression!). #rayhayden #barexam #californiabarexam #lawschool #lawstudy

Taking the MEE and MPT later this month? Learn about how NCBE prepares jurisdiction graders to assess and score these written exam components. Read more in the Bar Examiner: https://lnkd.in/eY-9KAWB

As to my "give back" to all Florida Bar Members to celebrate the start of 44th year, how about a FREE CLE with following approved Florida Bar accreditation: General 2.0 - Professionalism 1.0 - Ethics 1.0 - Technology 1.5. This is a gift from Judge Ralph Artigliere (retired) and me, with help from EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model. Put it in your calendar for June 28th. You can download for 18 months thereafter for full credit. Name of the Course: "My AI Did It!" Is No Excuse for Unethical or Unprofessional Conduct: Consideration of recent case law and ethics opinions. More details to follow.

Looking forward to sharing a few thoughts on the profession and career following Law School.

The ICM #Fellows Application is Open! What does being a Fellow mean to the #court community? CCJ and COSCA described the importance of the Fellows program in a joint resolution. The resolution recognizes Fellows as important #courtleaders, the importance of Fellows projects in improving the #administration of #justice, and Fellows “as a symbol of professional expertise and individual commitment to excellence in service.” For more information and to apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eByxwNVj National Center for State Courts #ICM #ICMFellow #courts #statecourts #justicesystem #applynow

Ever wondered what goes into determining the minimum passing bar exam score for a jurisdiction? Dive into Texas’s 2023 standard-setting study and process in the latest Bar Examiner article! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gRSe6VKR

Well done

Great news that the State Bar Board of Trustees voted 6-2 to pass the proposal of the Portfolio Bar Exam. The Portfolio Bar Exam still needs final approval from the California Supreme Court. The traditional bar examination, with its rigid focus on memorization and high-stakes testing, has often been a formidable barrier to entry for aspiring lawyers, especially women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. Many promising individuals - especially those aspiring to public interest and public service work - are unable to bear the crushing financial costs associated with forgoing employment for three months, coupled with the examination-related expenses. The current system deprives these individuals of a fair chance, while depriving our California communities of the talents and diverse perspective these aspiring lawyers would contribute. WLAC has been dedicated to promoting gender equality and diversity within the legal profession for over forty years. Each year, we see dozens of applications for our stipend program detail firsthand the immense hardships imposed by the current bar exam structure. The portfolio-based bar examination, with its emphasis on a comprehensive evaluation of a candidate's practical legal skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, represents a beacon of hope. It recognizes that legal excellence transcends rote memorization and offers a more inclusive and equitable pathway for candidates to demonstrate their capabilities. Moreover, it allows candidates to earn a living while preparing, thus alleviating financial stress and making it more accessible to a diverse group of individuals. We are very hopeful that the portfolio-based bar examination will not only level the playing field for aspiring lawyers but also contribute to a more vibrant, representative, and equitable legal profession in California.  

Know (or admire from afar) someone who has a significant and proven track record of furthering access to justice for people in Ontario? Nominate them for a Guthrie Award by April 5. See details on the streamlined nomination process, and please share: https://bit.ly/3G1G9t3 Image: A round, bronze medal with the words "The Guthrie Medal" embossed on it. Beside it is text that says "Nominate an access to justice champion by April 5. Learn more."