News and Events
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Resources for landlords and tenants
In response to the ongoing housing crisis and a rapidly changing legal environment, the OSB is regularly updating its legal information pages for landlords and tenants. The bar will also host a live webinar Thursday June 24 at Noon to provide further guidance. The webinar video will remain available on the site after its conclusion. More information here.
- Volunteer with the Oregon State Bar
The Board of Governors is now accepting applications for lawyer and non-lawyer volunteers interested in serving on a number of bar boards, committees, and councils. A description of each opportunity accompanies the application on the links below. Non-lawyer volunteers are asked to submit their interest form by July 12 and lawyers should apply by September 14.
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Oregon State Bar Task Forces
The OSB has four active task forces examining ideas that could modernize elements of the bar and its regulatory role. They include creation of a new license structure to allow paralegals to provide select services in family law and landlord/tenant law; alternative methods of admission beyond the bar exam; alternatives to traditional legal education; and how best to set the standards to establish minimum competency. More information here.
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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.
