Ep 023 - July 2025 California Bar Exam Essay Predictions

Get ready for the July 2025 California Bar Exam with our comprehensive predictions episode! In this detailed analysis, we break down the most likely essay subjects you'll encounter based on historical patterns and recent testing trends from the California Bar Examiners.

Our host dives deep into the data, analyzing past exams from 2017 through February 2025 to identify the strongest predictions for each essay subject. Starting with the guaranteed Professional Responsibility question, we explore whether you'll face a criminal, civil, or corporate setting scenario, plus key topics like client perjury, contingency fees, and dual representation issues that frequently appear.

For the remaining essay subjects, we predict Community Property as a strong contender (appearing multiple times in recent cycles), followed by Torts with a focus on animal liability and defamation based on historical patterns. Contract Remedies rounds out our top predictions, with special attention to rescission, reformation, and specific performance - topics that have shown up consistently in recent exams.

We also analyze Civil Procedure predictions, discussing the alternating pattern between California and Federal procedure questions, and provide insights into discovery, joinder, and motion practice that could appear. Each prediction comes with specific subtopics and case scenarios you should prioritize in your study sessions.

This episode includes detailed breakdowns of actual past exam questions, analysis of selected answers, and strategic study recommendations for each predicted subject area. Whether you're taking the bar for the first time or retaking, these predictions will help you focus your final preparation efforts on the most likely tested materials.

Don't miss our specific analysis of Professional Responsibility scenarios, including corporate counsel conflicts, criminal defense ethics, and civil litigation duties. We also cover the nuances of Community Property crossover questions and the key Remedies concepts that consistently challenge bar takers.

Perfect for bar exam candidates looking to maximize their study efficiency in the final weeks before the July 2025 California Bar Exam. Subscribe for more targeted bar prep content and let us know in the comments if you want us to dive deeper into the wild card predictions in a follow-up episode!