Exam Proctors

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

Job summary

The State Bar of California seeks proctors to help administer the California Bar Exam (February and July) and the First-Year Law Exam (June and October). Proctors play a key role in the success of the exam by helping to ensure that exam administration follows established policies and procedures.

Condition of employment

Employment with the State Bar of California requires full vaccination and proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 before starting work. Exemptions to the mandatory vaccination policy may be available for a medical condition, disability, or sincerely held religious belief and must be approved before starting work.

Our application process is simple. Download the application and follow the instructions to apply.

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.

Proctor responsibilities and duties

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:

  • Conducting a thorough inspection of admittance documentation to ensure that only authorized persons are admitted
  • Conducting a thorough inspection to ensure that prohibited items are not allowed into the exam room
  • Directing examinees to assigned testing location
  • Assisting in the administration of examinations
  • Distributing, collecting, and accounting for exam materials
  • Completing various forms pertinent to the examination process
  • Observing examinees during the examination in person or by reviewing exam videos of applicants who have taken the exam online
  • Completing incident reports at the test center and submit to State Bar staff each day or after review of examination videos