Massachusetts Remotely-Administered ​Bar Exam Provides Opportunities for Bar Admission in Other States

BOSTON, MA -- The Board of Bar Examiners today announced that it has entered into reciprocity agreements with seven jurisdictions for portability of scores earned on the Massachusetts Remotely-Administered Exam for Admission, to be administered October 5 and 6, 2020. Read Full Article

(7/23) Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee Announces ​New Pro Bono Honor Roll for Individual Attorneys, ​Solicits Nominations for Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards

BOSTON, MA -- The SJC Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services today announced the creation of a new Pro Bono Honor Roll for individual attorneys. The Committee is also accepting nominations for the annual Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards. Read Full Article

Trial Court to Host Virtual Town Hall in Brockton on 7/22

On Wednesday, July 22 at 12:00 p.m., the Massachusetts Trial Court, City of Brockton Mayor’s Office, Brockton Neighborhood Health Center, and the Brockton Enterprise will host a virtual town hall meeting for the Brockton community to provide information on accessing the courts, court services and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Full Article

The Supreme Judicial Court issues two orders on 7/13

The Supreme Judicial Court issued two orders on SJC-12972 RAYLA CAMPBELL v. WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN and SJC-12979 HELEN BRADY v. STATE BALLOT LAW COMMISSION. Read Full Article

Probate and Family Court Partners With Non-Profit on Pilot Project to Create Massachusetts’ First Public Guardian

The Probate and Family Court today announced that it is partnering with Public Guardian Services (PGS), a Massachusetts non-profit organization, to implement a pilot project for a public guardian in Massachusetts. The pilot is expected to begin in July and will be implemented in Suffolk and Plymouth Counties. Read Full Article