Important Information for In-Person and Remote Testing

First-Year Law Students’ Examination October 2026 First-Year Law Students’ Exam

Please note that applying to sit for the First-Year Law Students’ Exam (FYLSX) does not automatically schedule an exam appointment. Scheduling must be completed separately. Once the applicant’s FYLSX application is approved, they will be notified to schedule an appointment time for the exam. 

Testing in person at a Prometric test center

Prometric offers a network of standardized computer-based test centers. Testing at these locations is administered on Prometric-provided computers using Prometric’s easy-to-use test-taker interface.

Applicants must schedule an exam appointment for a specific time and test center location. Availability is first come, first served. Start time for the exam will be based on the scheduled exam appointment time.

On test day, upon arrival at the test center, you will be greeted by a Prometric Test Center Administrator (TCA). During the check-in process, applicants will be required to present valid, government-issued identification, and store all personal items in the provided lockers. 

Applicants testing in person will also go through a security check prior to every entry into the test room. If an applicant is wearing eyeglasses, they will be required to remove them for visual inspection to ensure they don’t contain a recording device. Applicants may also be asked to remove any contents from their pockets. In addition, large jewelry items must be stored in a locker due to concerns about concealed recording devices. 

Applicants must sign out each time they leave the test room. On-site Prometric personnel will inform applicants of what is permitted during scheduled or unscheduled breaks. Applicants may access their assigned locker only during their scheduled break periods. 

Testing remotely 

Prometric provides ProProctor™, a secure remote testing assessment platform. Prometric will supply an interface that permits applicants to schedule a testing appointment, confirm computer compatibility, and launch the exam at the appointed time.

For the October 27, 2026, exam, the deadline to schedule the exam appointment is October 18. Applicants taking the exam remotely must also schedule and complete a separate practice exam by October 18 using the same computer they will use on exam day.

Applicants can schedule an exam appointment online via Prometric’s website using the specific link provided in the State Bar’s email. Applicants can also schedule an exam appointment by contacting the Prometric contact center at 888-842-9321, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (EST). 

Once the applicant has scheduled the exam appointment with Prometric, the applicant will need to download and install the ProProctor™ application on their computer. Applicants will then be able to complete a system readiness check to ensure that the applicant’s computer is ready to run the application on exam day.

Prior to the exam

  • Install and certify the required exam software on the laptop. Applicants using an employer-provided or organization-provided laptop must ensure they have administrator privileges to install software.
  • Ensure the laptop computer passes the Prometric Readiness Check, including having a functional internal webcam and microphone. The camera and microphone must always be on and unobstructed during the exam session. Desktop computers and tablets cannot be used. The webcam must be positioned above the laptop screen. It is not permitted to place it below, beside, or in any alternative location, such as integrated into the keyboard.
  • Ensure the laptop computer meets Prometric’s minimum system requirements, which can be found on the Remote Exam Experience webpage.
  • Schedule and complete a practice exam by October 18. The practice exam is meant to ensure that an applicant’s computer is compatible with the exam software and provides an opportunity to become familiar with using the software. The practice exam is mandatory. Applicants who do not complete the practice exam by the deadline will not be allowed to sit for the exam.

Before starting the exam

  • Prepare the device
    • Connect the laptop to the Internet. To help ensure a successful experience for an online exam, identify the place in the home or other testing location where Wi-Fi is strongest and test there; do not have other household occupants using Internet bandwidth, such as with video streaming services, social media, etc.
    • Close all applications and web browsers before launching ProProctor™. Disable VPNs, firewalls, and antivirus software, or take any additional steps as instructed in Prometric’s Knowledge Base.
    • Plug the laptop into a power source and make sure your battery is fully charged in case of power failure. Do not connect the laptop to a docking station. 
  • Testing environment requirements
    • Ensure there is no one else in the room.
    • Your testing space must be indoors (walled), well-lit, and free from background noise and disruptions. The testing space must also be set up to eliminate distractions and prevent outside viewing. This may mean covering windows and non-frosted glass doors.
    • Remove all pens, paper, electronic devices, books, cell phones, and any additional monitors (second monitors are not permitted) from the workspace. Also, remove any content that could potentially provide an unfair advantage during the exam, including items posted on walls or within your immediate area. 
    • Only two tissues are permitted at the applicant’s workstation; these will be inspected by the proctor before the exam begins.
    • Cell phones, music, and TV must be turned off; disable any alarm clocks or timers that could emit noise during the exam.
  • Use the bathroom before the exam; applicants cannot leave the view of the webcam during the exam sessions. Applicants may leave the webcam during the scheduled break time.

Refunds will not be issued for applicants who experience computer equipment failures or Internet connectivity issues, use a laptop computer that does not meet the minimum system requirements, or who cannot meet the test environment requirements.

For the check-in and security scan on exam day

  • Log in to the exam in the ProProctor™ application by the scheduled time. It is recommended that applicants log in 15 minutes early to complete the check-in process.
  • Be alone in the room; no other person may enter the room or communicate in any manner by any means with an applicant during the exam for any purpose.
  • The applicant’s laptop computer must pass the Prometric Readiness Check, including demonstrating that the laptop has a functional webcam and microphone.
  • All other computer applications will be disabled and must remain so during the entire exam.
  • Check-in and security process
    • Take a photo of a valid, government-issued photo ID as directed on-screen.
    • A Prometric staff member, via video chat, will guide applicants through the security process. Applicants must comply with additional security checks as requested, including showing their sleeves, pockets (by turning pockets inside out), glasses, and behind their ears. Applicants may be required to remove large jewelry items or pull their hair back.
    • Complete a 360-degree scan of the testing environment, including the desk area, under the desk area, the corners of the room, the walls, the chair, bookshelves, and a search of items on the applicant’s person and in their pockets. Applicants will have to lift their laptop and move it around to complete the scan. This will be the applicant’s last opportunity to put away all personal items. We recommend having a large bedsheet or linen available in the event of being asked to cover any areas.
    • If an applicant’s Internet connection disconnects or malfunctions during the check-in process, Prometric will provide instructions on how to reconnect and resume the exam.

Refunds will not be issued for applicants who experience connectivity issues due to Internet service issues.