File an application online to take the exam Requesting Testing Accommodations
Date: October 25, 2022
The October 2022 First-Year Law Students’ Exam will again be held remotely. Further details regarding the administration of this exam to come.
Application filingsWithdrawalsExam preparation and exam day
Application filings
- Final filing/reinstatement deadline
- Testing accommodations petition final filing deadline*
- Religious Headwear Petition Deadline
- Final eligibility deadline
- Proof of law study (first-time applicants for the exam)
*Documents must be complete and received in the San Francisco Office of Admissions
Withdrawal refund policy
Requests to withdraw from the October 2022 First-Year Law Students’ Exam must be received by the State Bar’s Office of Admissions on or before the dates listed below in order to qualify for a refund. See the Withdrawal Refund Policy.
Exam preparation and exam day
First date admit tickets available
All applicants must pay the required fees:
*Request received subsequent to filing application
The transfer of fees from one exam to another is prohibited.
Refunds requested due to hospitalization, death, or call to active duty will be considered in accordance with the Committee of Bar Examiners’ refund policy. The refund form and copies of the policy are available on the State Bar website. Withdrawal requests can be submitted by logging into the Applicant Portal.
Applicants who change their address after filing the application can make updates by logging into the Applicant Portal to update their profile. If admittance tickets are lost, a duplicate can be requested by contacting the Office of Admissions. Deadline to change address: September 15.
Results from the October 2022 First-Year Law Students’ Exam are scheduled to be released electronically through the Applicant Portal to applicants on December 2.