The California Bar Exam. It has a reputation for being one of the most challenging professional licensing exams in the country. If you're preparing to take it, you’ve likely heard the stories and seen the statistics (the passage rate for first-timer bar takers and repeaters in July 2024 was 53.6%). The question isn’t whether the California Bar Exam is difficult—the question is, how do you conquer it?
Choosing the right bar prep course to get you to the finish line will be one of the most critical investments you will make in your legal career. You need a course designed not just for any bar exam, but for the California Bar Exam. You need a partner that understands the unique challenges of this test and has a proven track record of helping students pass. BARBRI is the definitive choice for serious candidates. Here’s why.
BARBRI Has Helped More Students Pass the Bar Exam Than All Other Courses Combined
California law is vast. The exam tests a wide range of subjects, including both the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) topics and numerous California-specific subjects. You are expected to have a deep and nuanced understanding of Community Property, California Civil Procedure, and California Evidence, among others.
BARBRI’s proven California Bar Exam course offers a curriculum built for mastery of the general principles of federal law as well as California-specific distinctions.
A Top Choice Among California Bar Takers
BARBRI doesn’t offer a one-size-fits-all course. We provide a comprehensive curriculum specifically tailored to the nuances of California law. Our outlines, lectures, and practice questions are laser-focused on the subjects and rules you need to know to pass this exam. You won’t waste time on irrelevant material. Every element of the course is designed with one goal: to boost your confidence and your score on the California Bar Exam.
The Most Personalized Way to Pass the California Bar
Your study plan should adapt to you, not the other way around. BARBRI Bar Review’s proprietary adaptive online Personalized Study Plan is the only bar prep that allows you to create a truly customized study calendar and learning path based on your performance. It identifies your strengths and, more importantly, your weaknesses, assigning work that targets the areas where you need the most improvement. You build mastery with study time spent as effectively as possible.
Unmatched Practice and Feedback
Passing the California Bar Exam requires practice. BARBRI provides you with thousands of practice questions, including actual licensed questions from the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE), the same organization that writes the MBE. Our proven methodology will ensure you become familiar with the format, style, and difficulty of the real exam.
But practice without feedback is incomplete. That’s why BARBRI offers detailed, constructive feedback on your essays from trained attorney-graders. You will learn precisely what California graders are looking for and how to structure your answers to earn maximum points.
The essay feedback was the single most valuable part of the course for me. I went from being terrified of the essays to feeling confident I could tackle any prompt they threw at me. It made all the difference.
Expert Guidance for Your California Bar Prep Journey
When you enroll with BARBRI, you get more than just books and videos. (Although our short video lectures and animated explainer videos with interactive knowledge checks are known for making complex subjects easier to master.) You get a dedicated team of bar exam experts.
From our expert legal faculty to expert bar coaching with experienced attorneys and 24/7 tech support, we are here to support you every step of the way. If you have questions, feel overwhelmed, or just need guidance on your study plan, help is always available. We have seen it all, and we know how to get you across the finish line.
Pass the California Bar Exam with the #1 Bar Prep Course
The California Bar Exam stands between you and your career as a practicing attorney. It’s a formidable obstacle but one you can and will overcome with the right preparation. Don’t leave your success to chance. BARBRI has the experience, the resources, and the proven methodology to lead you to licensure.
Learn more about BARBRI Bar Review and read The California Bar Exam: Everything You Need to Know to prepare with confidence.
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The California-specific lectures were a lifesaver. BARBRI knew exactly what to emphasize, and I felt completely prepared for the essays and the PT.