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What is the Certified Law Student (CLS) Program? Cheryl.Cheng@c… Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:24 Answer

The CLS Program certifies law students to provide legal services on a restricted basis under the supervision of a licensed California attorney who is active and in good standing.

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Who is eligible to apply? Cheryl.Cheng@c… Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:14 Answer

You can participate in the program if you are currently enrolled in or have graduated from:

A Juris Doctor (JD) program: Have successfully completed one full year of studies or have passed or established exemption from the First-Year Law Students’ Examination, and be enrolled an...

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I have graduated from law school or completed four years of recognized study through the Law Office Study Program. Am I eligible to apply for the CLS Program? Cheryl.Cheng@c… Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:11 Answer

An applicant who graduates from a JD or LLM program or completes four years of recognized study through the LOS Program is eligible to apply for the CLS Program for u...


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I am a U.S. attorney. Can I apply for the CLS Program? Cheryl.Cheng@c… Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:10 Answer

No. You are ineligible to participate in the program if you are licensed to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction.

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I want to apply for the CLS Program, but I missed my first eligible bar examination. Can I still apply? Cheryl.Cheng@c… Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:08 Answer

No. You must take your first eligible California Bar Examination as determined by the State Bar; otherwise, you are not eligible to apply to participate in the program.

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