California State Bar Exam

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Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Bar examination
gptkbp:accommodation available for individuals with disabilities
gptkbp:communityImpact affects_legal_representation_in_California
gptkbp:culturalImpact reflects_California's_diverse_legal_landscape
gptkbp:enrollment law school graduates
gptkbp:examinationType varies by year
two days
can be retaken multiple times
extensive preparation recommended
requires time management skills
requires critical thinking skills
requires understanding of professional conduct rules
has undergone several changes over the years
reflects changes in law and legal practice
requires analytical writing skills
requires familiarity with exam format
requires knowledge of conflict of interest rules
requires knowledge of legal procedures
requires practice under timed conditions
requires preparation for performance tests.
requires review of ethical obligations
requires understanding of client confidentiality
requires_understanding_of_California-specific_laws
gptkbp:feedback post-exam surveys for candidates
gptkbp:finalScore data published annually
gptkbp:firstAwarded July 1938
gptkbp:format multiple-choice questions
essay questions
performance test
gptkbp:frequency twice a year
gptkbp:governing_body gptkb:State_Bar_of_California
gptkbp:hasArea federal law
legal ethics
professional responsibility
California_law
gptkbp:historicalSignificance one of the oldest bar exams in the United States
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label California State Bar Exam
gptkbp:impact required_for_legal_practice_in_California
gptkbp:issuedBy gptkb:California_State_Bar
gptkbp:location gptkb:California
various_locations_in_California
gptkbp:notableAlumni many prominent lawyers and judges
gptkbp:notableEvent approximately 30% for repeat takers
approximately 50% for first-time takers
gptkbp:outcome approximately 10 weeks after the exam
gptkbp:passesThrough 144 out of 200
gptkbp:providesResourcesFor tutoring services available
mental health resources available
study groups encouraged
gptkbp:purpose to qualify candidates for the practice of law
gptkbp:registration typically 3 months before the exam
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Multistate_Bar_Examination
Uniform Bar Examination
gptkbp:research flashcards
past exam questions
sample answers
California_Bar_Review_courses