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This is because each applicant has different needs based on education and his or her prior performance on the exam . In other words, each applicant is responsible for performing an assessment of his or her knowledge base in relation to the exam content and developing a plan that addresses those needs.  \nExam candidates should carefully evaluate the all exam related information on the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) website .  \nLCSW Exam Information and News  \n[http://bbs.ca.gov/exams/news.html](http://bbs.ca.gov/exams/news.html)  \nLCSW Law and Ethics Exam Handbook  \n[https://candidate.psiexams.com/bulletin/display_bulletin.jsp?ro=yes&actionname=83&bulletini](https://candidate.psiexams.com/bulletin/display_bulletin.jsp?ro=yes&actionname=83&bulletini)[d=762&bulletinurl=.pdf](d=762&bulletinurl=.pdf)  \nLCSW Request for Re-Examination  \n[http://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/forms/re-exam_app_37a-298.pdf](http://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/forms/re-exam_app_37a-298.pdf)  \nBased on their specific needs, candidates should carefully select coursework that is most appropriate to their needs . These courses can be live or online courses, or a combination . However, all courses must be offered through a California approved provider . For information regarding California approved providers, [visit](visit www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html)[ www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html](visit www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html).  \nNASW-California Chapter Options  \n• Live California Law and Ethics Courses  \n[http://www. naswca.org/?page=163](http://www. naswca.org/?page=163)  \n• Online California Law and Ethics Courses  \n[https://www.socialworkweb.com/\\#/s/caprelawandethics\\#prelicense_12_hour_law_ethics](https://www.socialworkweb.com/#/s/caprelawandethics#prelicense_12_hour_law_ethics)  \nLaw and Ethics Courses vs. Exam Prep Courses  \nThe chapter’s online and law and ethics coursework highlights topics that can be incorporated in  \nthe California Law and Ethics Exam, while “Exam Prep Courses” include \"test taking strategies and sample exam questions . \" Exam Prep Courses (both online and live) can be found by doing an Internet search for \"CA Law and Ethics LCSW Exam Prep Courses .”","cbCailCMdA1uhOr0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailCMdA1uhOr0","pdf",55472,"English","# LCSW candidates who fail the exam\n## Re-application requirements and coursework duration\n## Coursework topic flexibility and applicant responsibility\n## Where to review official exam information\n## LCSW exam handbook and re-examination request forms\n## NASW-California chapter coursework options\n## Law and ethics coursework vs exam prep courses","[{\"question\":\"What happens if an LCSW candidate fails the California Law and Ethics Exam?\",\"answer\":\"The candidate may be required to complete 12 hours of law and ethics coursework before reapplying to take the exam again.\"},{\"question\":\"Are candidates required to follow specific coursework topics?\",\"answer\":\"No. If the BBS requires the 12 hours, the regulations do not mandate which topics must be covered, because needs vary by applicant.\"},{\"question\":\"What types of coursework can candidates select, and what provider requirement applies?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates can choose live or online courses, or a combination, but all courses must be offered through a California approved provider.\"}]","FailLawEthicsExam1-9-18 | PDF",1789980945]