The California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) requires associates (ASW, AMFT, and APCC) to pass the California Law and Ethics Exam in order to earn their license. The Law and Ethics Exam was designed to assess the candidate’s understanding of the legal and ethical practices that govern clinical practice.
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California Law and Ethics
Pre-Licensure
3 Hour California Law and Ethics Course for Associates
This course fulfills the requirement for Pre-Licensed BBS associates to complete 3-hours of CE in Law and Ethics, each renewal period. Included in all Law and Ethics Exam Prep courses.
Starting at $45
Continuing Education
6 Hour California Law and Ethics Course
This course fulfills the BBS requirements for license renewal and must be taken every 2 years to maintain your license in California.
Starting at $99.50
12 Hour California Law and Ethics Course - Out of State Requirement
This course fulfills the BBS requirements for out-of-state candidates seeking licensure in the state of California.
$235.50
Frequently Asked Questions
The California Law and Ethics Exam contains 75 questions, 25 of which are experimental, and do not count towards your final score. Upon completion of the Law and Ethics Exam, candidates will receive a pass or fail.
Learn MoreThe California Law and Ethics Exam may seem overwhelming, but with time, hard work, and the right materials, success is within reach! Before you begin studying, it’s important that you understand what will be covered, so that you can put together a study plan to guide you through the process.
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What is the Law and Ethics Exam?
The California Law and Ethics Exam is a 90-minute, 75 question test that was created to ensure that unlicensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Clinical Counselors understand the specific laws and ethics that govern clinical practice. Only 50 of the 75 questions are scored; the remaining 25 questions are pre-test items included to measure their effectiveness for use on future exams. Passing the Law and Ethics Exam is required in order to obtain your license as an LCSW, LMFT or LPCC in the state of California.
