California

Bar Admission Agency
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required
No
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Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility
Yes
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Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
Details

April 1

June 1

Nov. 1

Jan. 1

Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
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UBE Adoption
UBE Adoption
No
Bar Exam Components
Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)
Yes
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
No
Multistate Essay Examination (MEE)
No
Multistate Performance Test (MPT)
No
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam
Yes
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MPRE Requirements
MPRE Required
Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score
86
MPRE Score Time Parameters
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Admission on Transferred UBE Score
Admission on Transferred UBE Score
No
Admission on Motion
Rules Provide for Admission on Motion
No
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact California for filing instructions.