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Florida Bar Exam Information

Get Detailed Information About The Florida Bar Exam Including Schedules, Grading, Reciprocity, Fees, Common Questions & More.

Unlike most states, Florida does not use the UBE. However, it still uses the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), which is the same as in other states. The essay portion of the bar exam is completely Florida-specific, and there is also a state-specific three-hour multiple-choice exam as well.

FL Specific Component

Multistate Bar Exam (MBE)

FL Specific Component

The Florida-specific component consists of three hours spent answering essay questions and three hours of 100 multiple-choice questions.

Multistate Bar Exam (MBE)

The MBE, which is administered on Wednesday, is developed and graded by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE).

This portion of the examination is an objective 6-hour examination containing 200 multiple-choice questions, which is divided into two 3-hour sessions during which 100 questions are administered.

The MBE tests 7 subjects: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.

2023 Filing Deadlines & Fees

When is the FL Bar Exam in 2023 & 2024?

	February 21-22, 2023	July 25-26, 2023	February 27-28, 2024	Jul 30-31, 2024
Timely Filing:	Nov 15, 2022	May 1, 2023	Nov 15, 2023	May 1, 2024
Late Filing:	Dec 15, 2022	Jun 1, 2023	Dec 15, 2023	Jun 1, 2024
Final Filing:	Jan 15, 2023	Jul 1, 2023	Jan 15, 2024	Jul 1, 2024

Feb 21-22, 2023

Timely Filing: Nov 15, 2022

Late Filinng: Dec 15, 2022

Final Filing: Jan 15, 2023

Jul 25-26, 2023

Timely Filing: May 1, 2023

Late Filinng: Jun 1, 2023

Final Filing: Jun 15, 2023

Feb 27-28, 2024

Timely Filing: Nov 15, 2023

Late Filinng: Dec 15, 2023

Final Filing: Jan 15, 2024

Jul 30-31, 2024

Timely Filing: May 1, 2024

Late Filinng: Jun 1, 2024

Final Filing: Jun 15, 2024

How Much Does the FL Bar Exam Cost?

Returning Exam Fee:	$600
First Time Exam Fee:	$1,000
Laptop Computer Fee:	$125
Late Filing Fee:	$325
Final Filing Fee:	$625

What is the FL Bar Exam Schedule Like?

The Florida bar exam is a two-day exam administered twice a year, with the MBE given on the last Wednesday of February and July.

Day	AM	PM
Tue	3 Essays on Any Subject (3 hours)	100 Multiple-Choice Questions (3 hours)
Wed	100 MBE Questions (3 hours)	100 MBE Questions (3 hours)

What Subjects Are Tested On The FL Bar Exam?

MBE Subjects

Civil Procedure
Constitutional Law
Contracts
Criminal Law & Procedure
Evidence
Real Property
Torts

Florida Subjects

Business Entities
Civil Procedure
Criminal Law & Procedure
Contracts
Constitutional Law
Evidence
Family Law & Dependency
Florida Rules of Civil & Criminal Procedure
Florida Rules of Judicial Administration
Professional Responsibility
Real Property
Torts
Trusts
UCC Articles 3 & 9
Wills & Administration of Estates

FL Bar Exam Grading & Scoring Process

An average scaled score of 136 out of a scale of 2000 is required, based on the combined scaled scores of the MBE portion and the written portion.

MBE: 50%
Florida Essays/Multiple-Choice: 50%

Required MPRE Score: 80

Results

Results for the February exam are released in mid-April. Results for the July exam are released in mid-September.

FL Bar Exam Reciprocity

MBE Transfer

Florida does not accept MBE scores from other jurisdictions.

Admission on Motion

Florida does not allow for admission on motion. All persons must take and pass the Florida Bar Exam.

How do I Contact the FL Bar?

Florida Board of Law Examiners

Tippen-Moore Building

1891 Eider Court

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1750

https://www.floridabarexam.org/

Phone: 850-487-1292

Fax: 850-414-6822

BarMax MBE Course Structure & Features

Note: Our MBE course covers only the MBE section of the FL Bar Exam.

Comprehensive & Concise

BarMax MBE includes all MBE topics subdivided into 7-8 subtopics to make the study material easier to absorb.
Superior Content

Each subtopics include an in-depth outline, an audio lecture from a Harvard-educated law professor, and when appropriate, numerous flashcards and multiple-choice MBE questions from previous exams. You will also receive the outines in printed hardcopy format.
Instant Access

When you enroll in BarMax MBE your study materials are available instantly so you can start immediately and study at your pace. Plus, there are no additional fees to access the full course after the exam.

Included with BarMax MBE

	20+ Hours of Lectures from Harvard Law School-educated law professors
	Live Classes replays available on demand
	1,950+ Real MBE Questions from previous bar exams
	400+ Flashcards categorized by subject
	Hardcopy Materials outlines + MBE questions
	Digital Welcome Packet • Manageable study calendar sample • Past essays & MPTs
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