Introduction
Concept learning in this course is fully self-paced through recorded lectures and study material. There are no live concept classes. The only live, instructor-led component is the Live Prep Batch, which focuses purely on exam readiness.
Ever found yourself dreaming big with that quintessential American Dream, only to hit a roadblock because of the hefty price tag attached to an American degree?
We’ve got you covered!
You can now do so by attempting the California Bar Exam.
Wondering how is this possible and how will you ever navigate all through this???
Stick with us to find out how!!
Whether you're an experienced attorney or just starting your legal journey, our course is designed for everyone. We cater to your unique background, ensuring a seamless transition into U.S. legal practice.
As India’s only course dedicated to the California Bar Exam, we bring a touch of home to your preparation. Benefit from our expertise in navigating the nuances of the exam.
The best part? Say goodbye to the overwhelm of figuring it all out on your own. Our course is approachable, with clear guidance and support every step of the way.
You focus on studying, and we take care of all the planning for you. From study schedules to exam prep material to finding you the right visa consultancy, we’ve got the details covered so you can concentrate on mastering the Test prep.
All substantive law is delivered through pre-recorded video lectures and reading material. Learners study concepts on their own schedule and bring questions into the Live Prep Batch.
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Recorded lectures — Pre-recorded video lectures covering MBE and California essay subjects.
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Study material — Subject handbooks and reading material for each topic.
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Study path — Suggested study order and weekly milestones to keep learners on track.
Your Backup Plan Is Built In
We want you to feel confident, and well informed too. Clearing a competitive examination is not always in your hands. Despite your best effort, limited seats, delays in the exam opening or other unforeseen circumstances may mean you don’t secure a place, and you may need to explore opportunities in other sectors.
That is why this course is built to give you more than exam preparation. Preparing for the California Bar Examination already gives you real knowledge of US legal principles and legal analysis. Through Crack California Bar Examination – Test Prep Course, you build further skills in the same areas and are then assessed on them.
On clearing the assessment, you receive the Professional Certification in US Legal Practice & Attorney Competencies (with California Bar Functioning Legal Knowledge), co-branded with NSDC and Skill India and verifiable by QR code.
This certificate lets you prove your knowledge when you pursue other employment opportunities. You can add it to your CV and LinkedIn, share it with any employer and point to it in interviews as evidence of what you know. It matters most if you decide to move to the private sector, where employers hire for exactly this expertise and the roles are far more open than the California Bar Examination.
Please note: this certificate does not confer a licence to practise law in California or the United States.
Who can take the exam?
Why Should You Take the Exam?
The California Bar Exam is designed for individuals with legal analytical skills and a practical legal approach. You don't need a J.D. from the United States; the exam focuses on testing the practical approaches of a lawyer rather than rote memorization of case laws or legal provisions.
Who Else Should Consider the Exam?
- Lawyers planning to migrate to the USA.
- Law graduates aspiring to pursue an LLM in the USA.
- Lawyers whose law firms or companies are sponsoring their work visa in the USA.
California Bar Exam Pattern
The exam is given twice every year: the February exam and the July Exam.
Here is a simplified breakdown of the California Bar Exam format:
Written Portion:
- Three Essay Questions (Morning session)
- Two Essay Questions and One Performance Test (Afternoon session)
The essay questions require test takers to analyze legal issues and provide well-reasoned written responses. The Performance Test evaluates practical lawyering skills by presenting a simulated legal task that requires organization, analysis, and writing.
Multistate Bar Examination (MBE):
- 200 Multiple Choice Questions
- Split into two three-hour sessions (100 questions per session)
- Covers various areas of national law, including criminal law, torts, civil procedure, constitutional law, contracts, and more.
The MBE tests the examinee's understanding of fundamental legal principles and their ability to apply them to hypothetical scenarios.
The California Bar Exam spans two days, with the first day focusing on the written portion (essays and performance tests) and the second day dedicated to the MBE.
Minimum passing marks:
It is important to note the minimum passing score is required to pass the exam.
The California bar exam has 2000 possible points. You need 1390 or above points to pass the California bar exam.
However, If you score between 1340 and 1390, you get a second reading and may get a second chance.
Points divided based on Essays, MBE, and PT:
The written portion (essays & PT) and MBEs are equally divided at 50% each and it is important to attempt both with the same level of dedication.
Testing subjects:
Application fees:
The application fees for foreign attorney applicants (updated as of 2024): $1,500 + Taxes These fee amounts do not include the laptop fee or any late fees.
To start the application process click here .
What are Laptop registration fees?
Laptop registration fees (recently updated 2024): $153 (+$50 for late registration)
The California Bar Exam can be taken as a written exam or on a laptop. The applicant needs to register for the Laptop Examination software before the due dates on the CalBar site.
The applicant will take their own laptops that must meet the CalBar laptop registration requirements.
To know more about the requirements and process please click here .
Career after clearing the Bar Exam:
If you are a foreign applicant attorney recently qualified for the bar you can work in different roles in the private sector:
- Launching Your Solo Legal Venture: Establish your practice post-licensure, offering independence and flexibility.
- Specializing in Big Law Practice Areas: Secure coveted roles with top-tier salaries, specializing in specific practice areas.
- Medium-Sized Firm Experiences: Gain diverse insights into law with balanced workloads and a manageable pace.
- Thriving in Small Firms: Join a close-knit team focusing on specialization or general practice for rapid skill development.
- Thriving in Boutique Legal Practices: Explore niche areas like intellectual property, tax, or campaign finance, collaborating on unique transactions.
- Arbitration and Mediation: After clearing the bar, practice as an arbitrator or mediator in most states if not all.
Key Considerations Before Taking The Exam:
- Ensuring you meet all requirements/eligibility for the exam before diving into preparation.
- Creating a smart study schedule that balances practice and focused exam prep.
- Understanding how to apply legal principles across jurisdictions to broaden your perspective.
- Seeking practical wisdom to navigate legal scenarios effectively.
- Analyzing past papers for trends and patterns to tailor your study approach.
- Practicing clear and concise writing to effectively convey legal concepts in your answers.
- Learning effective time management skills in answering the questions.
Live Prep Batch- The only Live component
- Strategy — Exam strategy and time management for the MBE, essays, and Performance Test.
- Writing practice — Guided answer-writing and model-answer breakdowns.
- Doubt clearing — Doubt-clearing on the recorded concepts learners studied beforehand.
- Mock review — Mock-test review and feedback sessions.
- Attendance — Attendance is tracked via a unique login link for each session.
How will we help you?
- Navigate the application process effortlessly with our step-by-step assistance.
- Connect confidently with experienced Visa Consultants for a smooth journey.
- Plan effectively with insights from trend analyses on past and new questions.
- Focus your study with strategic sessions on Essays, MBE, and PT.
- Craft articulate and concise responses with sharpened writing skills.
- Elevate your application of legal principles for exam success.
- Deepen your context understanding through immersive U.S. case studies.
- Stay informed on the latest U.S. regulations and developments.
- Optimize performance with essential time management skills.
- Augment preparation with U.S. practice and freelance assistance
What is Unique about this course?
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Service |
Ours |
Others |
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Classes |
144 classes (1.5 to 2 hours) + Mentoring/Doubt Clearing Sessions |
Recorded classes |
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Duration |
18 months (15 months regular classes + 3 months prep classes) |
Usually 6 months crash course |
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Cost |
₹2,90,000 |
Typically more than ₹5,00,000 |
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Assignment Assistance |
50+ assignments, including a variety, not just past year questions |
Often limited to past year questions only |
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Evaluations |
Detailed feedback based on CBE grading system |
Paid evaluations on $90 or more |
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Faculty |
Qualified and licensed to practice in California |
Trained professionals without specific licensing |
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Application & Registration Guidance |
Step-by-step guidance through the application process |
No procedural help |
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Newsletter/Updates |
Regular updates on CalBar process and relevant information |
No updates |
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Prep Sessions |
3 months prep course before exams for additional support |
No Prep phase |
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Money Back Guarantee |
45-day money-back guarantee with details in the refund policy |
No Money Back Guarantee
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Faculty Members
LL.M, UC Berkeley- School of Law | Dual Qualified Attorney (India and California)
Oversight Board - Meta | Dual Qualified Attorney (California, USA and India) | London School of Economics
Dual Qualified Attorney & Advocate (Admitted to Practice Law in California & India); LLM at UC Berkeley, 2023-24
Note: This is an indicative list of our guest faculty members and not an exhaustive list. We may change the faculty members at any point based on availability.
Certification
Clearing a competitive examination is not always in your hands. Despite your best effort, a paucity of seats, delays in the exam opening, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond your control may mean you do not secure a place, and you may need to explore opportunities in other sectors.
Preparing for California Bar Examination already gives you real knowledge of US Legal Knowledge & Legal Analysis . Through the Course Crack California Bar Examination - Test Prep Course you are imparted further skills in the same area, and you are then tested on them.
On clearing that assessment you receive the certificate Professional Certification in US Legal Practice & Attorney Competencies (with California Bar Functioning Legal Knowledge) — co-branded with NSDC and Skill India, and verifiable by QR code.
That certificate lets you prove this knowledge when you pursue other employment opportunities. You can add it to your CV and LinkedIn, share it with any employer, and point to it in interviews as evidence of what you know.
This matters most if you decide to move to the private sector, where employers hire for exactly this expertise and the roles are far more open than California Bar Examination .
Money back guarantee
If you do not like or benefit from the course, you can get a 100% refund after 30 days of full participation. Read the refund policy here
Syllabus
- Mutual Assent
- Indefiniteness And Absence of Terms
- Consideration
- Modification of Contracts
- Incapacity to Contract
- Duress and Undue Influence
- Mistake and Misunderstanding
- Misrepresentation, Non- Disclosure and Fraud
- Illegality
- Unconscionability
- Public Policy
- Statute of Frauds
- Impossibility
- Impracticability
- Frustration on Purpose
- Expectation Interest
- Expectation Damages
- Consequential Damages and Foreseeability
- Liquidated Damages and Penalties
- Limitation of Remedies
- Mitigation of Damages
- Rescission and Reformation
- Specific performance and Injunction
- Reliance and Restitution Interests
- Remedial Rights of Breaching Parties
- Harm to Person- Assault and Battery
- Trespass and Conversion
- Defenses for Injury to Person
- Standard of care
- Possession of Land
- Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur
- Causation
- Proximate causation and its problems
- Liability for the acts of others
- Defenses
- Liabilities for Inflicting Emotional Distress and Pure Economic Loss
- Historical Origins
- Manufacturing Defects
- Design Defects
- Negligence
- Breach of Warranty
- Defenses
- Dangerous Activities
- Defective or Dangerous products
- Defenses to Strict Liability
- Causation
- Justification and Excuse
- Jurisdiction
- Larceny
- Larceny by trick
- False Pretenses
- Forgery
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Arson
- Self Defense
- Defense of Others
- Defense of Property
- Defense of Arrest
- Defense of Prevention of Crimes
- Defense of Public Authority
- Defense of Parental Authority
- Defense of Duress
- Defense of Necessity
- Defense of Consent
- Defense of Entrapment
- Defense of Alibi
- Fair Trial and Guilty Pleas
- Jury Trial
- Speedy Trial and Public Trial
- Source and Scope
- Jurisdiction of Supreme Court
- Judicial Review in Operation
- Justiciability
- Abstention
- Power of Congress
- Power of the President
- Federal Interbranch Relationship
- Federal and State Power
- Intergovernmental immunities
- Federalism-based Limits on State Authority
- Relations Among States
- State Action
- Due process
- Equal Protection
- Privilege of Immunity Clause
- Taking Clause
- Prohibited Legislation
- Freedom of Religion
- Freedom of Expression
- Regulation of Commercial Speech
- Regulation of Expressive Conduct
- Freedom of Press
- Freedom of Association
Material and Resources
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Detailed reading material — In-depth, subject-wise reading material covering the full syllabus.
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Handbooks — Consolidated subject handbooks for revision and reference.
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Cheatsheets — Quick-reference cheatsheets for rules and key concepts.
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Checklists — Exam-process and preparation checklists.
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Attack plans — Topic-wise attack plans for tackling questions in the exam.
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Past year questions — Past year question practice to build familiarity with real exam patterns.
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MBE question banks — MBE question banks for multiple-choice practice.
Practice & Assessment
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MBE practice — MBE-style multiple-choice question sets (subject-wise and mixed)
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Written practice — Essay and Performance Test practice with feedback
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Mock exams — Periodic mock exams under timed, exam-like conditions
Mentorship & Support
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Roadmap : A personalized study roadmap based on the learner's timeline.
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Support :Ongoing doubt support between prep sessions.
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Process help :Guidance on registration, eligibility, and the application process.
Course Plan
Above prices are inclusive of all applicable taxes and charges. Option to convert your payment into 2 instalments is available on checkout page.
Access to course material and lectures for five years.
Group and personal mentoring sessions for all the core subjects and specialisation.
Get digital access to entire study material
Access on LMS, Android & iOS app
Instructor feedback on assignments
Unlimited doubt clearing sessions
Instructor led course with classes
CV enhancement
Coaching for professional networking
Internship & job support
Personalised freelancing support
Interview preparation support
Top performers are recommended for jobs and client opportunities
FAQs
Clearing a competitive examination is not always in your hands. Despite your best effort, a paucity of seats, delays in the exam opening, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond your control may mean you do not secure a place, and you may need to explore opportunities in other sectors.
Preparing for California Bar Examination already gives you real knowledge of US Legal Knowledge & Legal Analysis . Through the Course Crack California Bar Examination - Test Prep Course you are imparted further skills in the same area, and you are then tested on them.
On clearing that assessment you receive the certificate Professional Certification in US Legal Practice & Attorney Competencies (with California Bar Functioning Legal Knowledge) — co-branded with NSDC and Skill India, and verifiable by QR code.
That certificate lets you prove this knowledge when you pursue other employment opportunities. You can add it to your CV and LinkedIn, share it with any employer, and point to it in interviews as evidence of what you know.
This matters most if you decide to move to the private sector, where employers hire for exactly this expertise and the roles are far more open than California Bar Examination .
"Attorney in Good Standing" means a lawyer who is currently authorized to practice law, has a valid license, and is not facing disciplinary actions. It indicates compliance with ethical standards and requirements set by the legal jurisdiction. You can apply to get the good standing certificate from your Bar Association.
Yes, since the California Bar Exam is exclusively administered in Southern and Northern California, candidates are required to visit the official website to find a suitable testing location. There are no testing locations for the exam outside these regions. It is important to plan accordingly and verify any updates with the California State Bar.
No, the California Bar Exam is not an open-book exam. Participants are not allowed to bring any reference materials or notes into the examination room nor is it provided by them.
Our Test Prep course for the California Bar Exam is structured to accommodate students without a prior foundation in U.S. laws. While it can be advantageous to have some basic knowledge, our emphasis is on teaching the application of legal principles and the development of essential legal skills. Our program is designed to provide comprehensive support, allowing students to grasp the necessary concepts and skills required for success in the exam, irrespective of their prior legal background.
No, obtaining a California license generally doesn't necessitate giving up your current practicing license in your home country. However, it's essential to thoroughly review the specific regulations of both jurisdictions. Some places allow attorneys to hold licenses in multiple jurisdictions, while others may have certain requirements or restrictions on dual licensure.
Engaging in work as a paralegal with U.S.-based clients is highly advisable before embarking on the California Bar Exam journey. This experience not only enriches your professional background but also provides hands-on exposure to the intricacies of U.S. legal practices. Working as a paralegal allows you to build practical skills, gain familiarity with relevant procedures, and strengthen your foundational knowledge. Integrating this experience into your profile enhances your readiness for the exam and positions you more favorably as a prospective candidate. Consider this strategic step in your preparation for a successful California Bar Exam experience.