provide an apprenticeship pathway to practice law in South Dakota.

Summary

The bill lets recent graduates of the University of South Dakota School of Law who live in the state earn a law license by completing a supervised apprenticeship instead of the bar exam. It requires 675 hours of work under a seasoned attorney, a background check, and a post‑licensure pro bono commitment. The measure failed after being deferred to the 41st legislative day.

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