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California Bar Exam Review

California bar review.
Real past bar exam tests.
Completely online.

Past bar exam essays and performance tests, with individual attorney feedback.

Write your answers in a timed online simulator. Receive personalized attorney feedback and build stronger answers through focused practice.

Practice online throughout your package access period.
Feedback returned within 48 hours of submission.

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Practice without a fixed test limit.Practice online throughout your access period.
Personalized feedback within 48 hours.
UnlimitedPast bar exam essays and past performance tests with the combined package
48 hoursGrader turnaround on submitted answers
Compare your answerswith other students’ past answers
113DAYS TO GO

Days until the next California bar exam

February 2027 California Bar Exam

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OUR LAW-SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Different schools.
One goal: stronger answers.

Helping students from law schools across California and beyond.

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A better practice routine

How It Works

Bring your preparation together in one place: choose a question, write your answer online, and learn from personalized feedback.

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Practice online

Choose a real past bar exam essay or past performance test. Use the timed simulator to work through your answer and build your exam-writing routine.

02

Get individual feedback

Submit your answer for attorney grading. Receive comments, a score, and guidance within 48 hours.

03

Apply it. Repeat.

Review what needs work, then put that feedback into practice on your next test. Keep practicing throughout your package's access period.

How unlimited grading works: Practice past bar exam essays, past performance tests, or both during your package access period. Graders have 48 hours to return each test. Available test types depend on your package.

A LOOK INSIDE YOUR STUDY TOOLS

See the law differently.

Our Anatomy of Law chart connects legal subjects with a memorable visual study aid. Preview the Evidence excerpt, then explore the complete chart after registration.

  • Visual connections between subjects and key topics
  • Mnemonic flashcards for focused rule recall
  • Materials to use alongside your written practice
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Complete chart and flashcard set available after registration.

Anatomy of Law sample: the ear connects to Evidence topics including relevance, character evidence, impeachment, privileges, hearsay, and hearsay exceptions.
Evidence sample excerpt · Complete chart available after registration

MEMORY AIDS FOR RULE RECALL

Try our mnemonic flashcards.

Use these mnemonic flashcards to recall key concepts, then reveal the answers.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Duties to the client

CLOT

Which four client duties does this mnemonic help you recall?

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  • Confidentiality
  • Loyalty
  • cOmpetence
  • Fiduciary duTy

A memory prompt for reviewing the applicable professional rules.

BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS

Sources of corporate authority

ABS

Which three sources does this mnemonic help you remember?

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  • Articles of incorporation
  • Bylaws
  • State statutes

Apply the governing statute and organizational documents to the question.

CRIMINAL LAW

Defenses and related doctrines

INFECTION

Which criminal-law concepts does this mnemonic help you recall?

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  • Insanity
  • Necessity
  • InFancy
  • DEfense
  • Claim of right
  • InToxication
  • MIstake
  • ImpOssibility
  • DimiNished capacity

General-law memory aid; availability and limits vary by doctrine and jurisdiction. California has abolished diminished capacity as a defense.

Three sample mnemonic flashcards from our student materials. Register to explore the complete set →

Choose your focus

Your practice. Your package.

Focus on past bar exam essays, past performance tests, or both. Package access runs through the next California bar exam, as described in the existing program terms.

Past performance tests

Build your past performance test routine.

$695 / package
  • Unlimited online past performance test practice
  • Personalized past performance test feedback
  • Attorney feedback within 48 hours
  • Supporting study resources
Choose past performance test practice
Past bar exam essays

Strengthen your writing.

$795 / package
  • Unlimited past bar exam essays online
  • Feedback on past bar exam essays
  • Attorney feedback within 48 hours
  • Supporting study resources
Choose past bar exam essays

Prices reflect the existing published packages. Review full inclusions and terms on the pricing page. Additional MBE and tutoring options are available.

Choose the practice you need.

At a glance: written-practice packages
Included practicePast performance tests
$695
Past bar exam essays
$795
Combined
$895
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Access runs through the next California bar exam under the published package terms. Looking for multiple-choice practice too? The Past bar exam essays + past performance tests + MBE package is $995; MBE-only access is $295.

A look inside

Your question.
Your timer.
Your practice desk.

Read a question, write your answer, and review your grader’s comments in one online practice platform.

  1. Read & organizeWork through the question or the past performance test file and library.
  2. Write with a timerBuild your timing and complete your response online.
  3. Learn from the commentsReview your score and feedback before your next practice.
BAR EXAM DOCTOR · PLATFORM WALKTHROUGH
Existing essay simulator showing the question, answer tab, and countdown timer

Read the facts and call of the question.

Screenshots from the existing platform. Historical questions and timers are shown; follow the timing for your selected practice test.
See what you get

Feedback you can
put into practice.

See a real graded Contracts answer, including the score and comments from a Bar Exam Doctor grader.

Compare answers with different scores to see how analysis, organization, and use of the facts can change the result.

Published practice sample. A practice score does not predict an official exam result.

The review behind your score

Human feedback.
A clearer next step.

Attorney graders review your submitted past bar exam essays and past performance tests. Their feedback helps you see where your writing works and where to focus your next practice.

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Comments on your answer

Review feedback on your analysis, organization, and use of the facts.

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A practice score

Use your score with the comments to understand your answer’s strengths and weaknesses.

03

A next step for practice

Apply the feedback to another question or revisit the same answer.

Feedback returned within 48 hours. Practice scores are instructional and do not predict an official exam result.

See actual graded answers →
Your study tools, together

Each package includes

Practice resources and individual support to help you improve your written answers. Test types depend on the package you choose.

Unlimited practice

Practice past bar exam essays, past performance tests, or both through the next California bar exam, according to your package.

Past bar exam review

Review your past bar exam work and understand where your preparation needs attention.

Tutoring & progress reports

Free tutoring sessions with packages, along with progress reports to support your preparation.

Past graded answers

Access over 5,000 past graded exams. Compare your answers with other students’ past answers.

Tips & tricks videos

Access 55 essay and past performance test tips and tricks videos alongside your written practice.

Outlines & approach sheets

Use subject outlines and essay and past performance test approaches to organize your study.

See full package inclusions and terms for details.

Student experiences

In our students’ words

“This was my third attempt at the California Bar and thanks to Bar Exam Doctor I passed!! I am extremely grateful for all the helpful tips which helped me pass the essay portion of the exam. Thank you!!!”

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“I recommend the Bar Exam Doctor if you need to drastically improve your scores. I went from mid 50s on my essays and PTs to passing the Bar Exam after using their service.”

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“I finally passed! The Bar Exam Doctor graders gave me more extensive and helpful feedback on my essays and PTs than I received at any other bar review, including Barbri and Barwinners!”

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Previously published student testimonials. Individual results vary.

Plan your preparation

Make sense of your past results.

Understand your score and choose what to work on next.

Understand your score →
A little guidance goes a long way

Find the right place to start.

Have a question about practice, feedback, or packages? Talk with Bar Exam Doctor.

Current exam information · Reviewed November 1, 2026

Preparing for the next California bar exam?

The February 2027 exam is scheduled for February 23–24, in person. The current format includes five one-hour essays, one 90-minute performance test, and the MBE. California’s announced NextGen UBE transition begins in July 2028.

Official exam details · NextGen transition · Baby Bar format · MPRE preparation

The details, explained

Questions before you start?

How long can I practice?

Practice throughout your package access period. Available test types depend on the package you choose; see the full package descriptions for details.

How quickly will my test be returned?

Graders have 48 hours from submission to return each test with feedback.

Can I use this alongside another bar review course?

Yes. Use the online essay and past performance test practice to complement your study schedule and focus on applying what you learn.

How do I try the simulator?

Visit the registration page and choose the free demo option to explore the available practice experience.

Which package includes both past bar exam essays and past performance tests?

The $895 combined package includes online past bar exam essays and past performance tests. Essay-only and past performance test-only packages cover their respective test types. See the full package descriptions for details.

Make your next practice test count.

Practice online. Learn from feedback. Keep moving forward.

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California bar exam resources

Plan your next step.

Explore subjects, study schedules, test locations, costs, law schools, and historical pass rates.

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Strengthen your next answer: 50 focused practice guides

Work on essay analysis, PT organization, timing, feedback, and a study routine you can follow. Each guide includes an exercise and a practical checklist.

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