July 2026
Five essays and the Freeman performance test, with original responses, issue outlines, and annotated questions.
Explore July 2026 →PAST CALIFORNIA BAR EXAMS
California Bar Exam Analysis
Sample Answers & Question Pointers
Practice with official questions, then compare original instructional responses and highlights that connect key facts to the analysis.
2025
July, February, and the February retest: fifteen essays and three PT examples, each paired with the actual question and teaching pointers.
Explore all 2025 responses →2024
July and February: ten original essay responses, the Dalton closing argument, and the Panko court memorandum, with actual questions and annotated packets.
Explore all 2024 responses →How to use the series
- Attempt the official clean question before opening the analysis.
- Compare your issue outline with the highlighted facts and numbered pointers.
- Read the original sample response and revise one part of your own answer.
- Use actual graded samples or individualized feedback to assess your writing.
Our responses are ungraded instructional examples, separate from official State Bar selected answers and actual scored student work. No score or attorney review is implied.
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