• AccessLex Institute is offering the 2027 AccessLex California Bar Exam Application Fee Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) to help offset the cost of applying for the February or July 2027 California Bar Exam. Winners who meet the timely application deadline for their exam administration will have their California Bar Exam application and laptop fees covered by AccessLex.

    You are eligible to enter if you are a legal U.S. resident who is age 18+ (and/or the age of majority), a non-attorney J.D. or LL.M. graduate (as of the date of the applicable bar exam) of a California law school, planning and eligible to sit for the California Bar Exam for the first time in February or July 2027, and meet all other eligibility requirements described in the Official Rules. No purchase or payment is necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited. 

    Entries are currently being accepted for February 2027 bar exam takers. Entry periods: 

    • February 2027 exam: July 31–September 3, 2026
    • July 2027 exam: October 1, 2026–February 1, 2027

    Before submitting this form, please carefully review the (1) full Official Rules and (2) FAQs; they include important details about eligibility, entry periods, prize drawings, how credits may be used, and what happens if a selected entrant is later determined to be ineligible.

    Click “Next” below to fill out your Sweepstakes entry, including all required information.

    All expenses; federal, state and local taxes; and costs associated with acceptance and use of the prize are the sole obligation of the winner.

  • Sweepstakes Entry Form

  • Please complete the information below to enter the Sweepstakes. Fields designated with an * symbol are required. Entries are currently being accepted for February 2027 bar exam takers.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Degree Earned/Expected*
  • Do you intend to apply for the February 2027 California Bar Exam?*
  • Is this your first time taking the California Bar Exam?*
  • Are you a licensed attorney or current candidate for admission in one or more non-California jurisdictions?*

  • Note: Your responses to the following questions will not affect your eligibility for or chances of winning the sweepstakes.

     

    Demographic Information

  • Gender Identity*
  • Race/Ethnicity (select all that apply)*
  • What is the highest level of education completed by your parents or the people who raised you? For example, if your father’s highest level of education is a high school diploma and your mother’s highest level is a Bachelor’s degree, select “Bachelor’s degree” from the list.*
  • Did you receive a Pell Grant at any time while pursuing your undergraduate degree?*

  • Bar Preparation Information

  • Indicate your level of confidence that you will pass the California Bar Exam on your first attempt:*
  • Indicate any of the activities below that you have engaged in while in law school (select all that apply): *
  • Indicate whether you will use a comprehensive preparation course (e.g., Helix, Barbri, Themis) to study for the bar exam:*
  • Indicate the activities you expect to engage in during the first half of your bar prep period. (Select all that apply.)*
  • Indicate the activities you expect to engage in during the second half of your bar prep period. (Select all that apply.)*

  • By completing this entry form and submitting your entry, you confirm you meet all eligibility requirements and agree to the 2027 AccessLex California Bar Exam Application Fee Sweepstakes Official Rules and AccessLex Institute’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

    You may receive additional email communications from AccessLex Institute and/or Helix Bar Review. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time.

    Questions? Email CalBarSweeps@accesslex.org.

    NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states/D.C./P.R. who are at least age 18+ (age 19+ in AL and NE, age 21+ in MS) at entry and who are (a) sitting for the California Bar Exam for the first time in February or July 2027, and (b) a non-attorney J.D. or LL.M. graduate (as of the date of the applicable bar exam) from a California law school (see Official Rules for the list of schools). Void outside the 50 U.S. states/D.C./P.R. and where prohibited. Two entry periods: (1) 12:00 AM PT on 7/31/26 to 11:59 PM PT on 9/3/26; (2) 12:00 AM PT on 10/1/26 to 11:59 PM PT on 2/1/27.  ARV of each Prize: $1,031. Total ARV of all 150 prizes: $154,650. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received during each entry period. Limit: One entry per person per entry period. For full Official Rules, visit https://www.accesslex.org/tools-and-resources/accesslex-california-bar-exam-application-fee-sweepstakes-official-rules. Sponsor: AccessLex Institute®, 10 N. High Street, Suite 400, West Chester, PA 19380.

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