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These emails are designed to answer common questions and spotlight what’s most important each week. This week, we’re starting with the basics: what to expect on the July exam. If you miss an email, don't worry! We will post each week's email online a the Bar Exam Emails webpage.  \nJuly 2025 Bar Exam Overview  \nThe July 2025 California Bar Exam will be held in person on Tuesday, July 29, and Wednesday, July 30 at testing sites across the state (those approved for extended time may continue beyond July 30) . The exam is divided into two parts:  \n• Day 1 – Written Sessions: On Day 1, you’ll complete five one-hour essay questions and one 90-minute Performance Test (PT) . The morning session is three hours long and includes Essays 1 through 3. The afternoon session lasts three and a half hours and includes Essays 4 and 5, and the PT. Although the essays are designed to be completed in one hour, and the PT in 90 minutes, you may complete the questions in any order within each session and manage your time as you see fit. You’ll receive printed exam materials and physical scratch paper. You must bring your own laptop for Day 1. Responses will be typed and submitted using ExamSoft’s Examplify software. Internet is not required during the exam, but you must download Examplify and complete the mandatory mock exam by July 25.  \n• Day 2 – Multiple-Choice Sessions: Day 2 features the  Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), 200 multiple-choice questions developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) . The morning session is three hours long and covers the first 100 multiple-choice questions. The afternoon session is also three hours and covers the remaining 100 questions. Applicants will receive a printed question booklet and respond on a Scantron form, so make sure to bring  \n\\#2 pencils with you (mechanical pencils are prohibited) . Once the afternoon session begins, you may not return to questions from the morning.  \nAttorney applicants approved to take the Attorney’s Exam only need to sit for Day 1.  \nApplicants with approved accommodations will receive a modified testing schedule.  \nFor more information, visit the July 2025 California Bar Exam webpage.  \nUpcoming Dates and Deadlines  \n• July 1 – Admittance Tickets and Bulletin: Log in to the Applicant Portal to download your Admittance Ticket, which includes your test center assignment. This ticket is required each day of the exam. 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To sit for the exam, you must complete the mandatory mock exam by July 25. The mock exam ensures your device is compatible and that you’re familiar with the platform. It’s a crucial step that can prevent technical issues on test day.  \n• Learn more about using laptops for the July 2025 bar exam.  \n• Ensure your laptop meets the minimum sys","cbCaicBhbDeZ1e6x","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicBhbDeZ1e6x","pdf",172771,"English","# July 2025 Bar Exam Overview\n## Day 1 – Written Sessions\n## Day 2 – Multiple-Choice Sessions\n# Upcoming Dates and Deadlines\n## Key Deadlines (July 1, July 7)\n## ExamSoft Registration and Mock Exam\n# Prepare to Use a Laptop\n# Pending Application or Request\n# Support for Bar Exam Retakers","[{\"question\":\"When and where is the July 2025 California Bar Exam held?\",\"answer\":\"The exam is in person on Tuesday, July 29 and Wednesday, July 30 at testing sites across California. 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