Performance Test (bar Exam) - California PT

California PT

The three-day California bar exam, includes two performance test sections, one the first day and one the last day. Each PT lasts three hours and the two PTs worth 26% of the total score. The types of tasks asked are:

  1. Legal memorandum
  2. Persuasive brief
  3. Declaration or affidavit
  4. Closing argument
  5. Opening statement
  6. Jury instructions
  7. Witness cross or direct examination
  8. Discovery/investigation plan
  9. Client letter
  10. Client or witness interview
  11. Negotiation, settlement proposal or agreement
  12. Analysis of a contract, will, trust or statute
  13. Legislation
  14. Alternative dispute resolution task

Each PT has a file and a library. The file contains factual materials about the case while the library contains the legal authorities needed. The candidates can either hand write or type using a laptop.

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