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Court of Appeal to Hold Education Program for High School Students

October 19, 2017 | News Release

The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division One, will host its educational outreach program, “Appellate Court Experience” (ACE), for students from Teach Tech HS in Los Angeles and Highland High School in Palmdale, CA.

Supreme Court issues letter relating to In re California Bar Exam

October 18, 2017 | News Release

Although the current pass score of 1440 will not be adjusted at this time, the court will consider any appropriate recommendation to revisit the pass score in the next review cycle, or sooner if the court so directs. (See Cal. Rules of Ct., rule 9.6(b), eff. Jan. 1, 2018.)

Categories: CA Supreme Court

Courts Report on Impacts of Wildfires

October 13, 2017 | Feature

(Updated 10/18/17) Stay up to date on court notices posted in response to wildfire activity.

Categories: CA Superior Courts

Appellate Justice George Nicholson Announces Retirement

October 11, 2017 | News Release

Court of Appeal Associate Justice George Nicholson, of the Third Appellate District, announced his retirement effective today after 30 years on the bench.

Categories: CA Courts of Appeal

A Year in Review at the Supreme Court of California

October 11, 2017 | Feature

Highlights from the Supreme Court's 2016–2017 court year, bookended by the appointment of Jorge E. Navarrete as the 27th Court Administrator and Clerk and the first Latino to hold that position; and by the retirement of Associate Justice Kathryn Mickle Werdegar after 23 years on the court and a 55-year career in public service.

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Crafting the Next Generation of Judicial Leaders

October 05, 2017 | Feature

For more than two decades, the Judicial Council has offered a unique opportunity to students with a keen interest in law, policy, and the administration of justice through the Judicial Fellowship Program.

Categories: Judicial Council, CA Superior Courts