Effective June 1, the Washington Supreme Court adopted amendments to Admission to Practice Rules 5 and 18 that require bar applicants to complete an approved four-hour preadmission education course. This requirement applies to applicants who qualify for admission by successful completion of the bar exam as well as those who qualify through reciprocity.
Applicants will not be admitted to practice in Washington without completing this course.
The Preadmission Education course is free and covers some essentials for new admittees, including client relations, civility and professionalism, orientation to local practice, fundamentals of law office management and maintaining a balanced life. A coursebook with information regarding each topic, tips, research and local materials chosen for each seminar location will be furnished to attendees.
Preadmission Education courses will be offered live throughout the state this fall. The King County Bar Association will offer the course in Seattle on October 26 at Plymouth Congregational Church.
Please direct any questions regarding the Preadmission Education program to Yvonne K. Chapman, WSBA-CLE Orientation Program Developer, Yvonnec@wsba.org. Please contact Brandie Silva, KCBA, Young Lawyers Division Liaison, Brandies@kcba.org, for questions relating to the swearing-in ceremony and for general information regarding the seminar.
