Bar Exam Drills Podcast - Ep 031 - February 2026 California Bar Exam WildCard Essay Predictions

Ace the February 2026 California Bar Exam with our detailed wildcard essay predictions based on comprehensive historical analysis.

In this episode of the Bar Exam Drills Podcast, we dive deep into the four key subjects that haven't appeared recently and are prime candidates for testing: Real Property, Civil Procedure, Criminal Law, and Wills.

Using data-driven analysis of past exams dating back nearly a decade, we break down exactly which topics within each subject are most likely to appear based on testing patterns and frequency gaps.

For Real Property, we predict joint tenancy and duty to deliver issues while ruling out easements that have been heavily tested.

For Civil Procedure, we identify California-specific service of process and joinder questions as high-probability topics.

In Criminal Law, we anticipate a conspiracy and kidnapping essay with crossover into Criminal Procedure.

For Wills, we predict a pure Wills essay focusing on extrinsic evidence, anti-lapse, and undue influence, pointing you to specific past exams for targeted practice.

Unlike generic study advice, this video provides specific exam dates to review, exact topics to focus on, and strategic reasoning for why certain subjects are more likely to appear. Whether you're a first-time taker or repeating the exam, these predictions based on historical testing patterns and strategic analysis can help you prioritize your study time effectively in the final weeks before exam day.

Download the Bar Exam Drills app to access all past California essay questions organized by subject and administration date for targeted practice on the topics we predict.

Good luck with your studying, and leave a comment below if you want specific predictions on other subjects or have questions about any of these wildcard topics.