Log into the Applicant Portal. The California Bar Exam has three parts given over two days: five essay questions, the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) and one performance test.Each state has its own rules and requirements for admission, which may include: passing an exam. You can not transfer a bar exam score from California to another jurisdiction, because California is not a UBE state and has no reciprocity agreements. The California Bar Exam is a 2-day exam. Day 1 consists of three essay questions in the AM, then two essay questions and one 90-min performance test in the PM. The California Bar Exam is a 2-day exam. Day 1 consists of three essay questions in the AM, then two essay questions and one 90-min performance test in the PM. Anyone seeking admission to the State Bar of California must submit a Moral Character Determination Application. Bar Admission Agency.