WA Bar - latest argument I've heard against diploma privilege - it's not fair to currently practicing lawyers. I looked at WSBA Bylaws, and #7 in screenshot is relevant as to @WAStateBar and Board of Governors (BOG). 1/6 
They are to "[a]dminister admissions . . . in a manner that protects the public and respects the rights of the applicant or member." I've tweeted already about why I don't think UBE is a good tool to protect the public. But note the second part - rights of applicant or member.2/6
What right do applicants have with regard to admissions? What right do members have with regard to admissions of NEW attys? This "rights" language is fascinating. For applicants - I'd characterize them as having a right to not be subjected to unfair impediments to licensure. 3/6
DP under current circumstances is consistent. But what kind of right could members have with regard to admission of new members? In what way is DP unfair to them? Let's discard "I did it so you should to." I don't think that's a serious argument, though I've heard it. 4/6
Unfair b/c I will have to compete against larger group of newly licensed lawyers. Is this quiet part said aloud? B/c if this protectionist, and I don't think there can be a legitimate protectionist reason as to rights held by members with regard to admission of new attorneys. 5/6
I expect there are other unfairness arguments; I welcome hearing. But I'll add a message to @WAStateBar and BOG: your bylaws require you to consider rights of applicants AND members. [Yes - says "or" but I don't have space to explain why your responsibility is really AND.] 6/6
