Exam Proctors

Questions about exam proctor opportunities may be emailed to proctors@calbar.ca.gov. 

Exam Dates: July 27—28, 2021

Job summary

The State Bar of California seeks proctors to help administer the July 2021 California Bar Exam. Proctors play a key role in the success of the exam by helping to ensure that exam administration follows established policies and procedures. Our application process is simple. Download the application and follow the instructions to apply.

Knowledge of:

• Basic rules of vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Basic features of computer equipment and applications. 

Ability to:

• Work for 10–12 hours a day for at least two consecutive days for in-person exams.
• Complete any necessary training prior to assignment.
• Exercise judgment and discretion.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Give clear and concise instructions.
• Interact with applicants in a professional and courteous manner while enforcing examination rules and procedures.
• Keep bar examination materials confidential.
• Be flexible when assignment changes.
• Move quickly and quietly around assigned section and test center with ease.
• Carry boxes of materials that may weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Stay awake and alert during long periods of silence.
• Stand or walk for up to 75 percent of the time.

Examples of duties and responsibilities may include:

• Conduct a thorough inspection of admittance documentation to ensure that only authorized persons are admitted.
• Conduct a thorough inspection to ensure that prohibited items are not allowed into the exam room.
• Direct examinees to assigned testing location.
• Assist in the administration of examinations.
• Distribute, collect, and account for exam materials.
• Complete various forms pertinent to the examination process.
• Observe examinees during the examination in person or by reviewing exam videos of applicants who have taken the exam online.
• Complete incident reports at the test center and submit to State Bar staff each day or after review of examination videos.

Bar Exam Requirements

• Must attend in-person or remote training prior to the bar exam.
• Own a wrist or hand watch to be used at the exam site. 

Video Training/Orientation Requirements

• Must complete in-person training on: 
  1. How to navigate and review exam videos and follow information on provided training documents.
  2. How to recognize and overcome implicit bias.

Any person who is a law clerk, a law student, a paralegal, or admitted as an attorney in any jurisdiction cannot proctor any examination given by the State Bar of California.