Short answer
About 54.8% overall for July 2025 (69.7% for first-time takers).
California Bar Exam Pass Rate
| Exam | Overall | First-time |
|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | about 54.8% | about 69.7% |
| February 2026 | — | about 43.9% |
February pass rates are usually lower because more repeat takers sit for it.
USA California Bar Exam: Quick Facts
- Administered by
- State Bar of California
- Format
- 5 essays + 1 PT + MBE
- Passing
- 1390 / 2000
- Exams
- February and July
- UBE
- No
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