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Lawyer Ethics » Revolutionizing Legal Pathways: Oregon’s Pioneering SPPE and the
Future of Attorney Licensure


REVOLUTIONIZING LEGAL PATHWAYS: OREGON’S PIONEERING SPPE AND THE FUTURE OF
ATTORNEY LICENSURE

January 26, 2024





In a recent Harvard Law School interview, Brian Gallini, the dean and professor
of law at Willamette Law, discussed Oregon’s innovative approach to attorney
licensure reform. The Oregon Supreme Court approved the Supervised Practice
Portfolio Examination (SPPE) in November 2023, providing an alternative to the
traditional bar exam. Instead of the bar exam, law students can complete 675
hours of supervised practice and submit a portfolio of work for evaluation by
the Board of Bar Examiners.

Gallini, an advocate for licensure reform, shared his journey into the movement.
He highlighted the challenges faced by some law students, especially those who
failed the bar exam due to various life circumstances. As dean, Gallini used his
platform to encourage stakeholders to rethink licensure and address the barriers
faced by aspiring attorneys.

The interview delved into the objections raised against the SPPE, emphasizing
the need for public protection. Gallini countered these objections by reframing
the conversation, challenging the perception of the bar exam as the sole measure
of competence. He also discussed the financial and privilege aspects of the bar
exam, highlighting its impact on diverse candidates.

Regarding the SPPE, Gallini explained that the portfolio includes work that
mirrors the tasks performed by practicing attorneys. He emphasized the
importance of tying the work to the skills expected of newly licensed lawyers.
The interview touched on the court’s interest in tracking SPPE participants and
potential impacts on recruitment in rural areas.

Gallini outlined his vision of success for the initiative, including a shift in
the conversation around licensure, portability of the SPPE across states, and
positive changes in recruiting for rural areas. He also discussed the potential
influence on law school curricula, promoting more experiential learning and
simulation courses to align with SPPE skills.

Oregon’s leadership in licensure reform was credited to the forward-thinking
approach of the Oregon Supreme Court. Gallini suggested that Oregon’s commitment
to providing legal representation in immigration issues and addressing public
defense crises contributed to the willingness to explore alternative licensure
pathways. He encouraged others, both in the U.S. and internationally, to
consider different approaches to attorney licensure, marking a departure from
traditional practices.


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