Here is a paragraph from that letter:
Do you think an online exam is better than diploma privlege?As I said during our discussion, I feel very strongly that the chaos created by the virus cannot be allowed to undermine the vital protections of the public interest provided by ensuring that lawyers licensed in New York are competent to serve. This is particularly important for clients who are members of vulnerable communities and have little or no familiarity with the reputations of lawyers and law firms. These clients rely on the license as proof of an attorney’s competence and ability to represent them fully and fairly.
