We are a group of civil rights attorneys, advocates, and legal workers writing to emphasize the duties that Bar licensing entities hold in carrying out fair and equitable character reviews in this current era of anti-Palestinian repression. As Character and Fitness committees review applications for licensure from new cycles of aspiring attorneys, committees must understand applicants’ rights and strive to avoid legal pitfalls within the evaluation process.
The link to the full letter can be found here. Please fill out this form if you would like to sign on to our letter.
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This letter will be sent to each attorney licensing entity within the U.S. with the original signatories on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 . The letter will be updated on a rolling basis. An updated list will be published on the Unlock the Bar website at unlockthebar.org/cf-pal-letter.
