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Visit the bar admission agency’s website for full details. Begin compiling the necessary information early, as it can be a time-consuming process.  \nEffective with the July 2017 California Bar Examination, the format will change to two days (from three):  \nGeneral Bar Examination  \nThe examination will be administered over two days with the following components:  \n1. One morning session during which three one-hour essay questions will be administered;  \n2. One afternoon session during which two one-hour essay questions and one 90-minute Performance Test will be administered; and  \n3. Morning and afternoon sessions consisting of three hours each, during which 100 multiple choice items for each session will be administered [the MBE].  \nScoring  \nA passing score of 1,440 on a 2,000 point scale is required for all 2017 exams. The MBE score is 50% of the total score, while the written portion accounts for the other 50% .  \nMPRE  \nA scaled score of 86 on the MPRE is required for admission.  \nApplication  \nApplications for the California Bar Examination are available March 1 for the July exam and October 1 for the February exam.  \nFees  \nThe fee charged will depend on when the application is filed.  \n\n| General applicants (non-attorneys) | $677 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Laptop fee | $153 |\n| Late laptop fee | $15 |\n| First late filing fee | $50 |\n| Second late filing fee | $250 |\n| Determination of moral character | $551 |\n\nThis overview is not an exhaustive list of jurisdiction rules and policies. Information can change at any time. You are strongly encouraged to consult the jurisdiction’s bar admissions agency website for the most complete and current information.","cbCaioJGMk1jc02F","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioJGMk1jc02F","pdf",201453,"English","# Bar Exam Overview-California\n## The Basics\n## Character & Fitness\n## General Bar Examination\n## Scoring\n## MPRE\n## Application\n## Fees","[{\"question\":\"What are the 2017 California Bar Exam dates and key filing deadlines?\",\"answer\":\"The February 21–23 exam has a timely deadline of November 1 and a late deadline of January 17. 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