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The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

A commemoration sponsored by the Chief Justice's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday approved two changes to California Rules of Court and rejected two others proposed by the State Bar of California.

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.

Court approves more robust measures to guard against conflicts of interest involving members of the State Bar Board of Trustees and the State Bar Court.

Chief Justice Guerrero was awarded a Latino Spirit Award for her pioneering contributions in law and public service.

Maple Creek Elementary from Fresno County, Dale Junior High School and Gilbert High School from Orange County earned the top awards.

Court also directs State Bar to reopen part of the program to new applicants, with a Dec. 31, 2023 deadline.

Highlights and key statistics from the 2021–2022 court year.

Court extends program through December 31, 2022 for both participant cohorts: 2020 law school graduates and those with qualifying prior Bar Exam scores.

By UCLA Law News

Former California Supreme Court Justice John A. Arguelles, a member of the Class of 1954, died at his home on April 10. He was 94.

Arguelles was the first UCLA Law alumnus to serve on the state’s highest court and only the second Hispanic Justice on the court.

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye released today her annual State of the Judiciary address, recorded prior to the first in-person Judicial Council meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began.