NextGen Bar Exam: What Attorneys Need to Know - CLE Session 3

2026 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting CLE

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation

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

If you are not a member of the Idaho State Bar, please use “0000” when asked for your Idaho State Bar number. To register for all 4 CLE's for $120, use the 2026 ISB Annual Meeting CLE bundle.

**In-Person Attendance - If you would like to attend this CLE in-person, please use the 2026 ISB Annual Meeting Form . Please also use this form to register for in-person attendance for any of the receptions or luncheons, as these events will not be available via webcast.