News and Events from the Supreme Court of California

Joyce L. Kennard, whose perseverance and professional excellence propelled her to become one of the longest-serving justices in the history of the California Supreme Court, has passed away. She was 85.

The California Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Redding on Oct. 7, continuing its tradition of holding annual outreach sessions in locations across the state.

Court's eleven oral argument sessions to include October special outreach session in Riverside County

The Supreme Court of California today announced six reappointments and two appointments to these State Bar of California entities.

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday approved a State Bar of California recommendation to replace the current General Bar Exam with the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ NextGen Uniform Bar Exam beginning with the July 2028 administration.

VIDEO: On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, justices of the California Supreme Court reflect on the importance of justice and the rule of law as embodied in the United States and California constitutions.

Devoted public servant helped shape 40 years of California jurisprudence

The justices from the California Supreme Court and Third Appellate District spoke in a fireside chat to council and court staff.

Under the new amendments, Law Office Study program participants will soon be able to participate in the Certified Law Students program.

The California Supreme Court on Thursday approved a proposed set of qualification standards for experts involved in developing California’s Bar Exam, but the court modified the proposal to tighten the eligibility requirements for those responsible for question accuracy, content validation, and score setting.

Jenkins retired at the end of October after five years with the court and more than 35 years of judicial service.

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero began the court’s oral argument session Tuesday with a tribute to former Justice Joseph Grodin, who died in April at age 94.