JurisdictionCalifornia July 2024: First filing deadline April 1 July 2024: Late filing deadline June 1 February 2025: First filing deadline Nov. 1 February 2025: Late filing deadline Jan. 1 Bar exam fee for first-time takers (non-attorneys) $850 Bar exam fee for attorneys $1,500 Bar exam fee for repeaters $850 (non-attorney repeaters) / $1,500 (attorney repeaters) Fee for laptops, if permitted $153 View Complete Table