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February 2023 Bar Exam Results Release Dates by State

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February 2023 Bar Exam Results Release Dates by State

Wondering when the February 2023 bar exam results will be released in your state? In this post, we tell you:

  • When examinees find out their bar exam results;
  • How examinees find out their bar exam results;
  • Statistics and pass lists for the bar exam;
  • A passing score for the bar exam;
  • Whether you will see your bar exam score;
  • Whether your bar exam will be regraded or whether there is an appeals process; and
  • Where you can find more information about the bar exam.

POPULAR POST ALERT: Failed the bar exam—then passed! Here are some tips from people who failed the bar exam!

If you failed the bar exam (or are worried you will!) please check out our free guide on what to do if you failed the bar exam and our free guide on hiring a bar exam tutor. 

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Can Anyone Take The California Bar Exam?

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Can Anyone Take The California Bar Exam?

Even though California has one of the hardest state bar exams to pass, it is still one of the most sought-after bar licenses in the country. So, if you are wondering if you are eligible to take the California Bar Exam, the answer just might be yes—provided that you meet certain requirements. Those requirements differ slightly depending on the path you take to becoming admitted to the California bar (but generally do involve taking the California Bar Exam). In this post, we address whether anyone can take the bar exam as well as the requirements of the different paths to licensure.

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Kim Kardashian Failed the Baby Bar 3 Times – Then Passed!

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Kim Kardashian Failed the Baby Bar 3 Times – Then Passed!

Kim Kardashian announced at the end of 2021 that she passed California’s baby bar examination. However, before that, she failed California’s baby bar exam three times. What is not often discussed, however, is that it is very common to fail the baby bar exam on the first (or second!) try.   In this blog post, we will discuss the baby bar exam and offer some strategies for passing the baby bar exam.

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July 2022 Bar Exam Results Release Dates by State

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July 2022 Bar Exam Results Release Dates by State

Wondering when the July 2022 bar exam results will be released in your state? In this post, we tell you:

  • When examinees find out their bar exam results;
  • How examinees find out their bar exam results;
  • Statistics and pass lists for the bar exam;
  • A passing score for the bar exam;
  • Whether you will see your bar exam score;
  • Whether your bar exam will be regraded or whether there is an appeals process; and
  • Where you can find more information about the bar exam.

POPULAR POST ALERT: Failed the bar exam—then passed! Here are some tips from people who failed the bar exam!

If you failed the bar exam (or are worried you will!) please check out our free guide on what to do if you failed the bar exam and our free guide on hiring a bar exam tutor. 

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How to Pass the California Bar Exam

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How to Pass the California Bar Exam

Here we will discuss how to pass the California Bar Exam in detail!

The California law license is one of the most coveted licenses in all of the United States. Unfortunately, the California bar exam has one of the lowest pass rates of all the bar exams. The California Bar Exam is graded out of 2000 possible points and a bar examinee must attain a score of 1390 or above to pass.  Examinees who score above  1350 but below 1390 on the grader’s first read will go into a second read. The first and second read scores will then be averaged. If the average of the two scores is 1390 or greater, the bar examinee will pass the exam.

The overall pass rate of the California Bar Exam seems to be improving. For example, the California Bar Exam had an increased pass rate for the February 2022 bar exam to 33.9 percent, which was 7.1 percent higher than the February 2020 bar exam which had a pass rate of only 26.8 percent.

Read on for an overview of the California Bar Exam as well as some tips and tricks to help you pass the bar!

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Commonly Asked California Bar Exam Questions

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Commonly Asked California Bar Exam Questions

Whether it is the technology industry in the northern region of the state or the sunshine, stars, and beaches in the southern region of the state, California has one of the most sought-after law licenses anywhere in the country. Unfortunately, for bar examinees, the California Bar Exam is also one of the hardest state bar exams to pass. This post will answer 9 of the most commonly asked questions bar examinees have about the California Bar Exam!

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JD Advising July 2022 California Bar Essay Predictions

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JD Advising July 2022 California Bar Essay Predictions

Are you starting to prepare for the July 2022 California Bar Exam?  Are you curious as to what subjects might appear on the July 2022 California Bar Exam essays?  We have taken a close look at the trends on the California Bar Exam essays and created our July 2022 California Bar Exam essay predictions.  Below is a survey of the essay subjects we think are worth extra attention.

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How To Practice For The California Performance Test

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How To Practice For The California Performance Test

When approaching the California Bar Exam, many students aren’t entirely sure how to prepare for the performance tests.  After all, there are no outlines to memorize and all of the information you need is included on the exam!  So how do you practice for the California performance test? We discuss this in more detail below!

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What To Do The Night Before The California Bar Exam

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What To Do The Night Before The California Bar Exam

Students often find that they don’t know what to do the night before the California Bar Exam! With no more studying to do, practice questions to tackle, or essays to prepare, many students feel a sense of panic. It’s understandable. For two months you have adhered to a rigorous California Bar Exam study schedule. Suddenly, you’re left with the realization that your bar prep schedule didn’t include the night before the California Bar Exam.  We provide some guidance about how to spend your time below!

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What If I Have A Bad First Day Of the California Bar Exam?

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What If I Have A Bad First Day Of the California Bar Exam?

The actual process of taking the bar exam is often compared to a marathon and not a sprint. That means managing your time, stamina, and emotions over an extended period, rather than expending everything all at once. When it comes to the California Bar Exam, applicants need to manage the test-taking experience over two days. For many, managing the test-taking experience over those two days is easier said than done. A variety of different factors can impact your test-taking ability, confidence, and emotions during the two-day California Bar Exam. So, how can you recover if you have a bad first day of the California Bar Exam? We discuss this in more detail below!

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What If I Don’t Finish A California Performance Test?

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What If I Don’t Finish A California Performance Test?

The California performance test on the California Bar Exam gives students a “real world” assignment similar to what they would experience in a law firm setting.  The performance test contains a fact pattern with a closed universe of legal materials. Test-takers have ninety minutes to construct an answer to the performance test on exam day.  This means that examinees need to carefully manage their time, read the materials provided, and construct a coherent argument that addresses all the legal issues.  In doing so, students should utilize as many of the library materials as possible.  If you’ve already taken the California Bar Exam and you weren’t able to finish the performance test, or if you’re worried you’ll run out of time on the performance test come exam day, this post is for you!

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How To Pass The California Bar Exam The First Time

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How To Pass The California Bar Exam The First Time

The California Bar Exam is one of the most difficult bar exams to pass in the United States. Fortunately, for those taking the California Bar Exam after July 2020, you can pass the exam with a lower score.  The Committee of Bar Examiners reduced the passing score from 1440 points to 1390 points.  Even with this lowering of a passing score, the California Bar Exam remains an incredibly difficult test.  For example, in February 2021, only approximately 37% of all test-takers passed the California Bar Exam.  Additionally, the pass rate for first-time test-takers for the February 2021 bar exam is more than 35% higher than that of repeat test-takers. Therefore, examinees should do their best to pass the California Bar Exam the first time. This article provides you with five concrete tips to help you pass the California Bar Exam on your first try!

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Do I Need Law School To Become A California Lawyer?

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Do I Need Law School To Become A California Lawyer?

Almost every single practicing California attorney has completed law school. Notice how we said almost every practicing California attorney? You heard us correctly, you actually don’t need to go to law school to become a practicing attorney in California. So, you may be wondering, what is this loophole that nobody is talking about? In California, it’s called the “Law Office Study Program” and is codified in Rule 4.29 of the State Bar of California. Let’s discuss the program generally and take a look at its requirements.

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