Passing scores for BBS exams

Here are typical passing score cutoffs on the California LMFT Law & Ethics Exam, California LCSW Law & Ethics Exam, California LPCC Law & Ethics Exam, and the California LMFT Clinical Exam.
In 2018, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) stopped publishing current passing scores for BBS exams. These scores and ranges are drawn from prior test cycles and from anecdotal reports from customers. Passing scores may vary by exam cycle and by exam version even within the same cycle.
California LMFT Law & Ethics Exam
The passing score cutoff has typically been around 35 out of 50 scored items (70%). It would be unusual to have a passing score cutoff below 33 or above 37. You can improve your chances of passing by using our 2023 California LMFT Law & Ethics Exam study guide including practice exam and our online California MFT Law & Ethics Exam prep program.
California LCSW Law & Ethics Exam
The passing score cutoff has typically been around 35 out of 50 scored items (70%). It would be unusual to have a passing score cutoff below 33 or above 37. You can improve your chances of passing by using our 2023 California LCSW Law & Ethics Exam study guide including practice exam and our online California LCSW Law & Ethics Exam prep program.
California LPCC Law & Ethics Exam
The passing score cutoff has typically been around 35 out of 50 scored items (70%). It would be unusual to have a passing score cutoff below 33 or above 37. You can improve your chances of passing by using our online California LPCC Law & Ethics Exam prep program.
California LMFT Clinical Exam
The passing score cutoff has typically been around 100 out of 150 scored items (67%). It would be unusual to have a passing score cutoff below 97 or above 103. You can improve your chances of passing by using our online California LMFT Clinical Exam prep program.