California Bar Key Dates & Deadlines
1L Registration with California State Bar
Recommended Completion: As soon as possible during first year of law school.
Moral Character Application
- Recommended Deadline: Submit Application in the fall of third year, preferably no later than the end of January, for July exam.
- You must submit fingerprints as part of the application
California Bar Exam
Registration and deadlines dates change each year. Be sure to check the State Bar website for the dates applicable to the test you wish to take. Exams are administered twice a year in February and July.
MPRE Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
Registration and deadlines dates change each year. Be sure to check the MPRE website for the dates applicable to the test you wish to take. Tests are administered three times a year in March, August, and November.