2026 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting CLE
Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation
NextGen Bar Exam: What Attorneys Need to Know – Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting CLE Session 3
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (MT)
1.25 CLE Credits
Live Webcast and In-Person Registration Available
Registration Fee: $50
Law Students: $20
The NextGen Bar Exam will debut in Idaho in July 2026, replacing the Uniform Bar Exam and marking a nationwide shift toward assessing practice-ready legal skills. Unlike the traditional model focused on memorizing black-letter law, the NextGen Exam evaluates how well candidates can apply legal knowledge through tasks that mirror real-world practice—such as legal research, client counseling, analysis, and problem-solving.
This session will provide attorneys with a clear understanding of how the new exam is structured, the subjects and skill areas it assesses, and how its implementation may impact the next generation of lawyers. Attendees will gain insight into what these changes mean for mentoring law students, supervising new associates, and preparing their organizations for this significant transition.
Speakers:
Hon. Robyn M. Brody, Idaho Supreme Court
Maureen Ryan Braley, Idaho State Bar
Carole I. Wesenberg, U.S. Courts, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Lane V. Erickson, Racine Olson, PLLP
