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The review targets testing accommodations, moral character determinations, practical training for law students, and law office study requirements. Key updates include streamlined requests for equivalent accommodations, limits on documentation, revised appellate review using disability accommodations expertise, and oversight to ensure accurate standards. 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The review is intended to identify areas where Admissions procedures can be improved to streamline processes, to create greater transparency and consistency in the administration of Admissions programs and procedures, and to eliminate unnecessary barriers to participation in Admissions programs. The initial areas identified for this review are consideration of (1) the testing accommodations process, (2) the Moral Character Determination process, (3) the requirements and application procedures for the Practical Training of Law Students (PTLS) program, and (4) the requirements for studying law in the Law Office Study (LOS) program. 1 The Committee of Bar Examiners recommends amending the rules to improve the administration in these areas for the benefit of applicantsand State Bar staff.  \nAt a very high level, the most significant changes reflected in the rules include:  \nFor Testing Accommodations:  \n1 Additional rules proposals are anticipated to be presented to the Board in May 2023 addressing special admissions programs, eligibility, exam administration, and exam grading.  \nSan Francisco Office  \n180 Howard Street  \nSan Francisco, CA 94105  \n[www.calbar.ca.gov](www.calbar.ca.gov)  \nLos Angeles Office  \n845 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90017  \n• Address new processes for requesting the same or equivalent testing accommodations as those granted by other testing entities.  \n• Limit the number of forms and documentation required to determine an applicant’s need for testing accommodations.  \n• Change the process for “appellate” review of an applicant’s file from the Committee of Bar Examiners to review by a disability accommodations expert.  \n• Add oversight responsibilities for the committee to ensure consistent and accurate application of standards, processes, and to identify trends that may suggest needed changes to the rules and processes. (See Attachments A, B, and C. )  \nFor Moral Character Determinations:  \n• Codify the existing practice of prompting applicants to update their moral character application 18 months into the 36-month validity period of a positive moral character determination.  \n• Clarify when a moral character application may be deemed abandoned.  \n• Eliminate unnecessary rules related to processes governed by the Rules of Procedure of the State Bar of California. (See attachments D and E. )  \nFor Practical Training of Law Students:  \n• Authorize students in the Law Office Study program and in Master of Laws programs to participate in the PTLS program.  \n• Eliminate the requirement that students have completed or be currently enrolled in courses in evidence and civil procedure to be eligible to participate in the PTLS program. (See Attachments F, G, and H. )  \nFor Law Office Study:  \n• Allow LOS students to complete their studies in a physical location other than the law office or judge’s chambers with which they are associated, while maintaining a requirement for a minimum number of hours of in-person supervision. (See Attachments D and E. )  \nBecause the items were considered independently, the committee recommended that the proposed rule changes set forth in Attachments regarding moral character determinations, the PTLS program, and the LOS program be circulated for a 45-day public comment period","cbCaikUUHwb5nVhQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikUUHwb5nVhQ","pdf",2105277,77,"English","# Executive Summary\n## Testing Accommodations\n## Moral Character Determinations\n## Practical Training of Law Students\n## Law Office Study\n# Background\n## Scope of the Admission Rules Review\n## Testing Accommodations Procedures","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the State Bar’s comprehensive review described in the agenda materials?\",\"answer\":\"The review aims to improve admission procedures by streamlining processes, increasing transparency and consistency, and removing unnecessary barriers to participation. 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