Free California Bar Exam Flashcards
Memorize 50 essential terms and definitions for the California Bar Exam. See the term, recall the definition, then flip to check yourself.
Offer
A manifestation of present intent to enter into a contract, communicated to the offeree with definite terms. Must create reasonable expectation that acceptance will conclude the deal. Advertisements generally are not offers but invitations to deal.
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About These California Bar Flashcards
These 50 flashcards are designed to help you memorize key terms and definitions for the California Bar Exam. Each card shows a term on the front and its definition on the back—the classic flashcard format for vocabulary memorization. Use these alongside our practice questions to build both recall and comprehension.
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What is the California Bar Exam pass rate?
The July 2024 California Bar Exam had a 53.8% overall pass rate. First-time takers passed at 64.8%, while repeat takers passed at 24.1%. The February 2024 exam had a lower 33.9% pass rate, which is typical since February administrations have more repeat takers (~70%). California consistently has one of the lowest bar exam pass rates in the nation.
What is the passing score for the California Bar Exam?
The California Bar Exam passing score is 1390 out of 2000 possible points. This cut score was permanently lowered from 1440 to 1390 by the California Supreme Court. Your total score combines the scaled MBE score (50%) and written score (50% from essays and performance test). If your written score falls between 1350-1390, all answers receive a second read by different graders.
What is the format of the California Bar Exam?
The California Bar Exam is a two-day examination. Day 1 consists of five one-hour essay questions covering 13 subjects plus a 90-minute Performance Test (PT). Day 2 features 200 multiple-choice questions in four 90-minute sessions. Essays and PT count for 50% of your score (essays 40%, PT 10%), while MCQs count for the other 50%. Starting February 2025, California uses Kaplan-developed MCQs instead of NCBE's MBE.
How many times can you take the California Bar Exam?
California has no limit on the number of times you can take the bar exam. You can retake as many times as needed until you pass. The exam is offered twice yearly (February and July), so the practical waiting period between attempts is approximately 6 months. This unlimited retake policy differs from states like Kansas and New Hampshire, which cap attempts at four.
How long should I study for the California Bar Exam?
Bar prep courses recommend 400-600 hours of total study time for the California Bar Exam. Full-time studiers typically dedicate 40-60 hours per week for 8-10 weeks. Part-time studiers with work or family obligations should start 4 months early at 16-25 hours weekly. Most California law graduates study 50-60 hours per week, averaging 600-800 total hours. Completing 75%+ of your bar prep course correlates with pass rates of 85-90%.
What subjects are tested on the California Bar Exam?
The California Bar Exam covers 13 subjects. The MCQ portion tests 7 MBE subjects: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law/Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts. Essays can also cover California-specific subjects: Community Property (unique to CA and a few other states), Professional Responsibility (applying both ABA and CA rules), Remedies, Business Associations, Trusts, and Wills & Succession. Community Property appears frequently, tested 40+ times since 1984.