Adapting to Change: Kansas Attorney Admissions and the NextGen Bar Exam
The process for admitting attorneys into the practice of law in Kansas has recently changed and will undergo even more changes in the near future. At a time where we are facing attorney deserts across the state of Kansas, it is crucial that attorneys understand these shifting dynamics and adapt accordingly. Join us for an engaging session where we explore recent changes to Kansas Supreme Court Rules Relating to the Admission of Attorneys, the NextGen Bar Examination and plans for the implementation of the examination in Kansas, and the how all of this relates to the Kansas Supreme Court’s Rural Justice Initiative.
Presenter Laurel Klein Searles
Bio: Laurel Klein Searles serves as Chief of Attorney Services and Compliance with the Office of Judicial Administration for the Kansas Supreme Court. Prior to joining OJA, Laurel worked for the Kansas Department of Labor in a variety of roles including Appeals Referee, Chief of Appeals, and Director of Unemployment Insurance. Laurel also previously served as a staff attorney for both the Social Security Administration and the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. Laurel earned her law degree from Washburn University School of Law graduating with Dean’s Honors, and she received her undergraduate degree from Kansas State University.
Approved for 1 hour of CLE in KS
$20 TBA Members
$10 Law Students /Non-Credit Seeking
$30 Guests/ Non- Members
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