California bar application deadlines. California bar key dates deadlines 1l registration with california state bar. It is published in collaboration with the american bar association. Bar exam pass list.
The new rules go into effect november 1 2018 and therefore will be current law in february 2019. The state bar of californias admissions home page for future lawyers. First year law students examination.
The comprehensive guide to bar admission requirements provides annually updated information on bar admission requirements in all us jurisdictions including a directory of state bar admission agencies. Submit application in the fall of third year preferably no later than the end of january for july exam. This california bar exam guide provides an overview of steps law students can take to prepare for the california bar exam and the mpre.
Beginning in july 2017 the exam will be given over two days. Changes to bar exam. If applicants need to stay near the test center or need special accommodations they will have to make a request to the office of admissions.
July 2020 california bar examination. The july 2020 california bar examination application is not available for immediate repeaters until may 8 2020 after 600 pm. The uniform bar examination ube is coordinated by ncbe and is composed of the multistate essay examination mee two multistate performance test mpt tasks and the multistate bar examination mbeit is uniformly administered graded and scored and results in a portable score that can be transferred to other ube jurisdictions.
About 16000 take the california bar examination one of the state bars primary requirements to become a licensed attorney. Within 90 days of matriculation into law school. Admittance bulletin for february 2020 bar exam.