The baby bar has one of the lowest pass rates of any U.S. legal exam, often 10–25%. The October 2025 overall pass rate was about 12.2%. Many students fail on their first attempt, so leave time for timed MBE-style practice.
USA Baby Bar Exam: Quick Facts
- Administered by
- State Bar of California
- Questions
- 100 MCQ (75 scored)
- Time
- 3 hours
- Passing
- 560 / 800
- Fee
- About $925
- Next exam
- October 27, 2026
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