You must register with the State Bar in the Applicant Portal. Law students must register within 90 days of beginning the study of law.Registration as a Law Student, The State Bar advises students to register within 90 days of matriculation in law school. Complete the Application for Admission to the Bar of the Central District of California, sign and date both the application itself and the Oath of Attorney. This California Bar Exam guide provides an overview of steps law students can take to prepare for the California Bar Exam and the MPRE. The first step in the California Bar application process is to register with the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State of California. 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. In California, this test is required to practice, but can be taken anytime after the first year of law school. Fill Out Our VOLUNTEER APPLICATION.