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Please see the Court’s June 11, 2025, news release.  \nThese FAQs are a living document. They are subject to revision and will be supplemented and updated as needed. They are not a comprehensive description of all program responsibilities or requirements.  \nGENERAL INFORMATION  \n1. How do I know if I am eligible for the PLP as a first-time taker of the February 2025 California Bar Exam (CBX)?  \nApplicants who are eligible for the PLP as first-time takers were notified by the Office of Admissions in June 2025 via email.  \nYou may also verify your eligibility via the status screen in the Applicant Portal. There are multiple PLP programs listed in your applicant portal. Make sure you are checking your eligibility for the PLP for first-time takers of the February bar exam, and not the expansion program also listed on the portal.  \n2. I’m planning to apply for the PLP once the application opens. What should I do in preparation?  \nIn preparation for the PLP application opening on September 1, 2025, you are encouraged to:  \n• Submit an Application for Determination of Moral Character as soon as possible in the Applicant Portal if you do not have a valid positive moral character determination or a pending moral character application.  \n• Sign up for the MPRE or ensure you have a passing score on file with the State Bar Office of Admissions. Verify your MPRE status via the status screen in the Applicant Portal.  \n• Secure a California attorney who is willing to be your Supervising Lawyer and meets the requirements of rule 9.49.  \nBy December 31, 2025, you must have a passing MPRE score on file and either a valid  \npositive moral character determination, or an adverse moral character determination that ispending on administrative review by the Committee of Bar Examiners or on appeal in the State Bar Court. We recommend that you fulfill these requirements as soon as possible.  \n3. What is the fee to apply for the PLP?  \nAt the joint meeting on August 14, 2025, the Board of Trustees and the Committee of Bar Examiners set the new fees for the PLP. Please find them below.  \n\n| Applicant Status | Application Fee |\n| --- | --- |\n| Volunteering | $0 |\n| Employed by an IOLTA-funded organization that is paying the application fee | $600 |\n| All other applicants for the PLP | $1,200 |\n\n4. How do I know if I will be working for an IOLTA-funded organization?  \n“IOLTA” stands for Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts. 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