Non–Uniform Bar Examination Jurisdictions—Grading and Scoring

Jurisdiction

California

Average grading/reporting period (February/July exams)

in May/in Nov

Are both the MBE and a written component administered?

Yes

Is the written component scaled to the MBE?

Yes

Are the MBE and written component scores combined?

Yes

% MBE weight (of combined score)

% MEE and/or local essay weight (of combined score)

(see suppl. remarks)

% MPT and/or local PT weight (of combined score)

(see suppl. remarks)

% Local component weight (of combined score)

—

Minimum passing standard for total bar exam score based on reported score scale

1,390

Minimum passing standard for total bar exam score based on 200-point scale

139

MPRE minimum passing standard (on scale of 50 to 150)