What are the requirements to take the California Bar exam?

Answer 1

To take the California Bar Exam, you must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent, or pass the First-Year Law Students' Exam (FYLSE) if from an unaccredited school or apprenticeship. You also need to submit a moral character application with background checks, fingerprints, and fees of about $677, which the State Bar reviews for approval before exam registration. Once approved, pay an additional $150 to sit for the two-day exam (essays, performance test, and MBE), typically held in February and July, with a passing score of 1390 out of 2000.