H-2516.1
HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL 4008
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2026 Regular Session
By Representatives Richards, Abell, Schmidt, Simmons, Graham, and Pollet
Prefiled 12/11/25. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary.
TO THE WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF LAW, GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, EACH COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE OF THIS STATE, EACH COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENSE OFFICE OF THIS STATE, THE WASHINGTON STATE OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE, THE WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT, THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS, THE WASHINGTON STATE OFFICE OF CIVIL LEGAL AID, THE WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION LICENSURE PATHWAYS STEERING COMMITTEE, AND THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION:
We, your Memorialists, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Washington, in legislative session assembled, respectfully represent and petition as follows:
WHEREAS, Legal education and practice opportunity programs provide law students with valuable hands-on legal experience under the supervision of licensed attorneys; and
WHEREAS, There is an increasing need for well-trained, practice-ready law school graduates to support the efficient administration of justice, particularly in prosecution and public defense offices; and