The California Bar Exam is a two-day, three-part examination required for admission to the State Bar of California. The exam is administered twice a year, in February and July. The next California Bar Exam is scheduled for February 21-22, 2025, and July 29-30, 2025. The deadline to apply for the February 2025 exam has passed, while the application deadline for the July 2025 bar exam is April 1, 2025.
Passing the California Bar Exam is a significant accomplishment. It demonstrates that an individual has the knowledge and skills necessary to practice law in California. The exam is challenging, but it is also fair. The California State Bar makes every effort to ensure that the exam is a valid and reliable measure of an individual’s fitness to practice law.