The State Bar of California is adopting the NextGen Bar Exam in 2028, and the current Attorneys’ Exam may not survive the transition. Here’s what out-of-state attorneys need to know before February 2028.
Read more →AI can support bar preparation, but it cannot replace verified knowledge. A recent mistake about California Rule 8.3 shows why applicants must check AI-generated legal answers against current, authoritative sources.
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Read more →The State Bar of California has not announced any postponement or modification to the February 2026 exam schedule, and based on everything we know, one is not coming. The exam is proceeding as planned at in-person test sites across California on Tuesday, February 24th and Wednesday, February 25th.
Read more →Attorneys licensed in other U.S. jurisdictions who seek admission in California must demonstrate proficiency not only in general legal principles but also in California-specific law. The Attorneys’ Exam, administered by the State Bar of California, tests these distinctions through essay and performance test questions that require precise knowledge of where
Read more →Introduction to the California Bar Exam Update, August 2026: The comparison below applies to the exam as currently administered. On July 15, 2026, the State Bar of California confirmed that the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam replaces the current examination beginning with the July 2028 administration, and that there
Read more →Update, August 2026: The examination described below is scheduled to be administered three more times: February 2027, July 2027, and February 2028. Beginning with the July 2028 exam, California adopts the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam, and the State Bar has stated there may be no Attorneys’ Exam offered
Read more →There has been a lot of controversy lately surrounding California’s licensing requirements for out of state attorneys seeking admission in California. Just this month, the California Supreme Court rejected a proposal from the Committee of Bar Examiners (via the State Bar) that would have allowed out‑of‑state attorneys to be admitted on
Read more →JUNE 11, 2025 Out-of-state attorneys seeking admission to the California State bar must pass the California Bar Exam. As of June 11, 2025, the California Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling in case number S291047, directing the State Bar to implement additional remedies for applicants affected
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