California Bar Exam Information
Learn about the California Bar Exam format, subjects tested, dates, and requirements.
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Dates, Cost & Location
| Exam Type: | 2-day exam |
|---|---|
| Dates: | July 30-31, 2024 |
| Exam fee: | $677 |
| Attorney exam fee: | $983 |
The California Bar Exam is a 2-day exam. Day 1 consists of three essay questions in the AM, then two essay questions and one 90-min performance test in the PM. Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam (100 questions in the AM, 100 questions in the PM). Essay questions are designed to be answered in 1 hour.
What subjects will you be tested on?
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, CA Civil Procedure, Corporations, Agency, Partnership, CA Community Property, CA Evidence, CA Professional Responsibility, Remedies, Trusts, CA Wills & Succession, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts
What’s the minimum score for MPRE?
A scaled score of 86 on the MPRE is required for admission.
Need to sign up for MPRE? Learn about registration, testing policies, and more on our MPRE Registration Guide.
How is the exam scored?
The MBE is weighted 50% of total score and the written portion combine to account for 50% of the total score to determine if the applicant has achieved a minimum passing score (1,440 on a 2,000 point scale is required based on the combined scores).
When are the results released?
Results are released about 12-14 weeks after the February exam and 16-18 weeks after the July exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
California does not accept MBE scores from other jurisdictions.
What about reciprocity across states?
California does not provide for admission on motion; examination is required of all applicants. Attorneys licensed in another jurisdiction for 4 years may be eligible to sit for the attorney exam (written exam only).
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the State Bar of California website for details on application deadlines and fees, as well as for more information on other topics.
Contact information
Web: www.calbar.ca.gov/Admissions
Tel: (213) 765-1500 in Los Angeles, (415) 538-2300 in San Francisco
