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California LCSW Law & Ethics Examination

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California Social Work Jurisprudence License: Complete Roadmap

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1

California Social Work Law & Ethics Fundamentals

Review BBS statutes, ASW registration requirements, scope of practice under BPC 4996.9, and continuing education rules.

15
hours
2

Mandated Reporting & Tarasoff Compliance

Master CANRA child abuse reporting (Penal Code 11166), elder/dependent adult abuse (WIC 15630), and Tarasoff duty to warn/protect (Civil Code 43.92).

20
hours
3

Confidentiality, Privilege & Practice Mechanics

Study psychotherapist-patient privilege (Evidence Code 1014), CMIA, record retention rules (Health & Safety Code 123110), and California telehealth regulations (BPC 2290.5).

15
hours
4

Comprehensive Law & Ethics Practice & Review

Complete timed practice questions, review scenario-based ethics questions, and verify statute knowledge across all BBS domains.

15
hours
Estimated total study time
65 hours
That's about 7 weeks at 10 hours/week
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CA SW Juris Exam Details

California LCSW Law & Ethics Examination

Administered by California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Official Source
Pass/fail; neither the BBS nor Pearson VUE publishes a numeric passing score (scaled, criterion-referenced)
Passing Score
75
Questions
90
Minutes
Examination fee is paid to the BBS with the application (non-refundable, non-transferable); fees are not accepted at the Pearson VUE test center
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-80 hours
Prerequisites: A current, delinquent, or cancelled Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) registration with the BBS (or an approved out-of-state LCSW application); the exam is taken early in the associate period, not after supervised hours are complete

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) content outline

Law: Confidentiality, Privilege, and Consent16%

Confidentiality rules, privilege and its exceptions, informed consent, and release of information.

Law: Limits to Confidentiality and Mandated Reporting16%

Child, elder, and dependent-adult abuse reporting, duty to protect, and other mandated disclosures.

Law: Legal Standards for Professional Practice12%

Scope of practice, supervision and registration rules, records, telehealth, and business practices under the BPC and 16 CCR.

Ethics: Professional Competence and Preventing Harm16%

Competence, impairment, non-discrimination, and preventing harm to clients.

Ethics: Therapeutic Relationship24%

Boundaries, dual relationships, sexual misconduct, termination, and the therapeutic frame.

Ethics: Business Practices and Policies16%

Fees, advertising, record-keeping, and professional-relationship ethics.

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What's Next After the CA SW Juris?

After passing the CA SW Juris, you can pursue these career paths

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

California licensure allowing independent clinical social work practice, private practice ownership, and clinical supervision.

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