California Bar Admission Information
Bar Admission Agency
State Bar of California
Office of Admissions
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
| Phone |
(415) 538-2300 |
| Fax |
(415) 538-2304 |
| Website |
https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Admissions |
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required |
No |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility |
Yes |
| July 2025: First filing deadline |
April 1 |
| July 2025: Late filing deadline |
June 2 |
| February 2026: First filing deadline |
Nov. 1 |
| February 2026: Late filing deadline |
Jan. 1 |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees |
Details available from jurisdiction |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score |
No |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score |
No |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement |
No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores |
No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact California for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required |
Yes |
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score |
86 |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion |
No |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE |
No |
| NextGen UBE |
No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam |
Yes |
| Minimum Passing Score (Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam) |
1390 |
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Disclaimer: Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.