TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Oct 6, 2025

Utah has joined a growing number of states allowing law school graduates to practice law without taking or passing the traditional bar exam. The Utah Supreme Court last week approved a program permitting graduates of American Bar Association-accredited law schools to obtain licenses after completing 240 hours of supervised legal practice and meeting other requirements. Graduates may still choose to sit for the bar exam. According to Reuters, the program aims to reduce the financial and logistical burdens of exam preparation while ensuring new lawyers gain practical experience. Oregon, Washington and Arizona have adopted similar alternative pathways to licensure.