FREE CLE*
APR 6 in Practice: Responsibilities, Mentorship, and Success in Washington's Law Clerk Program
Date: August 5, 2026
Time: 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Location: Zoom Webinar
This training is being offered at no cost to attorneys who practice in Kittitas County and all counties participating in the Intercounty CLE Cooperative.
Join presenters Joyce Heritage and Liz Gagley for an informative discussion of Washington's APR 6 Law Clerk Program. This presentation will provide practical guidance for attorneys considering serving as tutors, current and prospective law clerks, and anyone interested in alternative pathways to licensure in Washington State.
Program Overview
I. Introduction and Program Overview
Presenters: Joyce Heritage and Liz Gagley
- Introductions and professional backgrounds
- Why APR 6 matters in Washington
- Overview of the APR 6 apprenticeship pathway
- Comparison to traditional law school pathways
- Goals of the presentation
II. Substantive Presentation
A. Structure of the APR 6 Program
Presenter: Joyce Heritage
- Historical background and purpose of APR 6
- Eligibility requirements
- Full-time employment and tutor requirements
- Four-year program structure
- Monthly coursework and examinations
- WSBA oversight and Law Clerk Board involvement
B. Obligations and Responsibilities of the Teaching Attorney
Presenter: Joyce Heritage
- Tutor qualification requirements
- Supervision responsibilities
- Educational responsibilities
- Administrative reporting obligations
- Ethical and practical considerations
- Best practices for successful mentorship
C. Obligations and Responsibilities of the Law Clerk
Presenter: Liz Gagley
- Academic and study requirements
- Employment and time management expectations
- Learning through practical experience
- Building an effective tutor-law clerk relationship
- Challenges, lessons learned, and preparation for the bar examination
D. Joint Discussion: Lessons Learned and Best Practices
Presenters: Joyce Heritage and Liz Gagley
- Common misconceptions about APR 6
- Advantages of experiential legal education
- Challenges unique to the apprenticeship model
- Recommendations for tutors and prospective law clerks
III. Questions and Answers
- Audience Q&A covering:
- Application and enrollment process
- Time commitment expectations
- Study resources
- Ethical considerations
- Comparison to traditional law school pathways
- Bar examination preparation
- Tutor and law clerk best practices
Zoom Information
Topic: APR 6 in Practice: Responsibilities, Mentorship, and Success in Washington's Law Clerk Program
Date & Time: August 5, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time
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For attorneys interested in serving as APR 6 tutors, current law clerks, prospective applicants, and legal professionals seeking a better understanding of Washington's unique apprenticeship pathway to becoming an attorney.
*The Skagit, Kittitas, and Whitman County Bar Associations will be offering CLEs together this year as part of a new, co-operative collaboration for the benefit of the members of all three bar associations.
