Florida Bar Exam Information
Learn about the Florida Bar Exam format, subjects tested, dates, and requirements.
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Dates, Cost & Location
| Exam Type: | 2-day Exam |
|---|---|
| Dates: | July 30-31, 2024 |
| Exam fee: | $1,000 |
The Florida Bar Exam is a 2-day exam. Day 1 consists of 3 essay questions in the morning, plus 100 multiple-choice questions in the afternoon. Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam MBE a 200-question multiple-choice exam 100 questions are offered in the AM and another 100 -- in the PM.
What subjects will you be tested on?
Corporations, Family Law, FL Constitutional Law, FL Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, FL Rules of Professional Conduct & Rules Regulating Trust Accounts, Partnerships, Trusts, Wills & Administration of Estates (all topics include equitable aspects), Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.
What’s the minimum score for MPRE?
A scaled score of 80 on the MPRE taken within 25 months of the bar exam is required for admission (see our MPRE Study Guide).
Need to sign up for MPRE? Learn about registration, testing policies, and more on our MPRE Registration Guide.
How is the exam scored?
MBE and Florida essay/multiple-choice scores are scaled each weighted 50% to determine if an average minimum passing score of 136 was achieved.
When are the results released?
Results are released in mid-April for the February exam and in mid-September for the July exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
Applicants can transfer MBE scores from other jurisdictions provided the score meets the minimum passing scaled score (136), and that score was attained within the last 25 months.
What about reciprocity across states?
Florida does not provide for admission on motion. Examination is required of all applicants.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the Florida Board of Bar Examiners website for details on application deadlines and fees, as well as for more information on other topics.
Contact information
Web: www.floridabarexam.org
Tel: (850) 487-1292
