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The article is divided into three sections. The first section pertains to information provided by the BBS about exam eligibility. The second section pertains to the first exam, the California Law and Ethics Exam, while the third section pertains to the second exam, the ASWB Clinical Level Exam.  \nSection 1: BBS Information about Transfer of Exam Eligibility  \nThe following was copied from BBS emails and pertains to exam candidates that have already been deemed eligible to sit for exams.  \nAs of January 1, 2016, PSI began to administer the new LCSW California Law &  \nEthics exams, while ASWB is administering the new LCSW Clinical Exam.  \nJanuary 12, 2016, the Board has successfully transferred exam eligibility for most candidates, for LCSW Law & Ethics Examinations (PSI) and the LCSW Clinical  \nExam (ASWB).  \nCandidates for PSI exams should receive a candidate handbook soon, which will  \nhave each candidate’s ID number. ASWB exam candidates may download the  \nhandbook from ASWB, at [https://www.aswb.org/wp](https://www.aswb.org/wp)  \ncontent/uploads/2013/12/Candidate-Handbook.pdf  \nCandidates experiencing difficulty scheduling exams with PSI or ASWB should email the Board’[s Exam Unit at](s Exam Unit at bbs.exams@dca.ca.gov. Please be)[ bbs.exams@dca.ca.gov](s Exam Unit at bbs.exams@dca.ca.gov. Please be)[. Please be](s Exam Unit at bbs.exams@dca.ca.gov. Please be) sure to include your full name in your email. From there, one of the Board’s representatives will  \nassist candidates to ensure they are eligible to schedule their exams.  \nFor more information, visit the BBS website [at](at www.bbs.ca.gov. The)[ www.bbs.ca.gov](at www.bbs.ca.gov. The)[. The](at www.bbs.ca.gov. The) BBS recently updated the “Contact Us” information at [http://www.bbs.ca.gov/contact.shtml](http://www.bbs.ca.gov/contact.shtml).  \nSection 2: The California LCSW Law and Ethics Exam  \nWithin the first year of registering as an ASW and before their first renewal (after January 1, 2016), ASWs must sit for the California Law and Ethics Exam. The registrant must take this exam at least once per year until successfully passing it. ASWs must pass the California Law and Ethics Exam, obtain the required clinical hours and supervision, and complete all required pre-license coursework before they can sit for the ASWB Clinical Level Exam. California Law and Ethics Exam Structure and Content  \nThe BBS provides information about the California Law and Ethics Exam on its website at [http://bbs.ca.gov/exams/exam_news.shtml](http://bbs.ca.gov/exams/exam_news.shtml).  \nA California Law and Ethics Examination will replace the Standard Written Examination for LMFT and LCSW applicants. The Law & Ethics Examination will bea separate exam for each license type. It is designed to assess the applicant's knowledge of and ability to apply legal and ethical standards relating to clinical practice. This will consist of 75 multiple-choice items administered over a 90 minute period. The re-exam waiting period is 90 days. The Law and Ethics Exam Plan outline further information about these exams.  \nThe following “content outline” was copied from the 11-page PDF document “LCSW California Law and Ethics Examination Plan,” which delineates the exam content and much more. All registrants should print and carefully the “Plan” and the “Candidate Handbook”listed under “Resources.”  \nLCSW California Law and Ethics Examination Content Outline  \nA. Law (40%)  \nA. Confidentiality, Privilege, and Consent 14%  \nB. Limits to Confidentiality/Mandated Reporting 16%  \nC. 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