News and Events
- Paraprofessional Licensing Program in Development
The Board of Governors recently accepted a comprehensive report on development of a program to license qualified paralegals to provide limited legal services to clients in family law and landlord/tenant cases. The OSB invites public comment at www.osbar.org/lp. Additional comment will be taken at the February board meeting, and public outreach will be conducted throughout the state. Here is a brief program summary and a short video about the proposal. Additional background is available at the related committee website. -
BOG Proposes MCLE Rule Change Affecting New Lawyer Mentoring Program
The Board of Governors has approved a change to the MCLE rules that would add a mechanism to remove members from serving as OSB mentors if they are subject to ethics charges, or face a discipline-related administrative suspension. The OSB seeks member and public comment through December 31. Details and feedback link available here. -
Oregon Supreme Court Approves Amendments to Rules for Admission
On November 16, the Oregon Supreme Court approved several amendments to the Rules for Admission (RFAs), effective on January 1, 2022. The amendments will affect primarily out-of-state applicants and Certified Law Students. Click here for details. -
Resources for landlords and tenants
The OSB is regularly updating its legal information for landlords and tenants in this rapidly changing environment. Click here for more information. -
Oregon State Bar Public Meetings
Click here for notice of upcoming public meetings pursuant to ORS 192.640. Please note that meetings are subject to change or cancellation, and may be amended during the course of the month. To confirm a meeting, call the OSB Center at (503) 620-0222. -
Judicial Vacancies
For the latest information on current State and Federal court vacancies, including selection processes, please visit our Judicial Vacancies page. This page also includes information on recent judicial appointments. -
Unified Bars and Federal Litigation
Currently there are multiple challenges across the country to the legitimacy or legality of unified bars. More information, including what these challenges could mean for the OSB, is available here.
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