Jurisdiction information summary for the California bar admission process.
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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
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No (Details) |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes (Details) |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines |
Details
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| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees | Details |
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 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters | Details |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | No |
|---|
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | No |
|---|---|
| NextGen UBE | No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | Yes (Details) |
| Minimum Passing Score (Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam) | 1390 (Details) |
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Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission
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