Free California Bar Exam Prep
California Bar Examination
Pass your California Bar exam without spending hundreds on expensive prep courses. Free study guides, practice questions, and AI-powered learning.
Quick Facts
California Professional License: Complete Roadmap
Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try
Complete Law School
Graduate from an ABA-accredited law school (3 years) or an approved California alternative. Complete the MPRE before or after the bar exam.
MBE Subjects (7 Core Areas)You are here
Master Real Property, Contracts, Torts, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Evidence, and Civil Procedure — these form 50% of your total score via the 200-question MBE.
California Essay Subjects
Study California-specific rules for Community Property, Professional Responsibility, Remedies, Business Associations, Wills & Trusts, and all MBE subjects. 5 essay questions count for 40% of score.
Performance Test & Timed Practice
Practice the Performance Test (PT) — a 90-minute closed-universe legal analysis task worth 10% of score. Take full timed simulated exams under test conditions.
Can You Take the California Bar Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Must pass the MPRE (Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination) separately
- •Moral Character Determination must be completed (can take 6+ months — apply early)
- •First-year law students must pass the FYLSX (Baby Bar) if attending a non-ABA school
- •Exam offered twice per year: February and July
California Bar Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
8-12 weeks of full-time study (most take a commercial bar prep course)
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
State Bar of California (in-person test centers, returned to MBE after Feb 2025 remote testing issues)
Retake Policy
Unlimited retakes permitted. Full $677 fee required each time. Exam offered February and July — can retake at the next administration.
Total Cost Breakdown
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The official pass rate is ~53-56% overall (~77% first-time ABA grads, July 2025: 54.8%). Our students do better.
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California Bar Exam Details
California Bar Examination
Administered by State Bar of California
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official State Bar of California content outline
Estates, future interests, landlord-tenant, easements, covenants
Formation, performance, remedies, third parties
Intentional torts, negligence, strict liability
Federal powers, individual rights, state action
Crimes, defenses, constitutional protections
Relevance, hearsay, privileges, witnesses
Jurisdiction, pleading, discovery, judgments
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What's Next After the California Bar?
After passing the California Bar, you can pursue these career paths
Patent Bar
Practice patent law before USPTO
Other State Bars
Admission in other jurisdictions
California Bar Exam FAQ
Official State Bar of California Resources
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