Prepare for the Florida Bar Exam
Master every MBE subject and Florida-specific topic with AI-powered case briefs, flashcards, practice exams, and attack sheets. Briefly gives you the tools to pass the Florida bar on your first attempt.
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65%
Overall Pass Rate
77%
First-Time Pass Rate
136 (scaled)
Passing Score
Non-UBE
Exam Type
rising
Florida Bar Exam Overview
Key facts about the Florida bar exam to help you plan your study schedule.
Exam Format
2-day exam: Part A (Florida-specific essays + 100 MC questions) and Part B (200-question MBE)
Exam Dates
February and July
Passing Score
136 (scaled)
Bar Admissions
Florida Board of Bar ExaminersRecommended Study Time
10-14 weeks full-time, with extra time dedicated to Florida-specific subjects
Reciprocity
Florida does not participate in the UBE and does not accept transferred bar scores from other states. Attorneys from other jurisdictions must take the full Florida Bar Exam or may qualify for admission without examination if they have practiced for 10 of the last 13 years.
Florida-Specific Subjects
Character & Fitness
Florida conducts a rigorous character and fitness investigation including extensive background checks, fingerprinting, and review of financial, criminal, and academic history. The Florida Board of Bar Examiners may require personal interviews.
Key Facts
- Florida administers its own state-specific bar exam and does not use the UBE
- The University of Florida Levin College of Law consistently achieves the highest bar passage rate among Florida law schools at over 90%
- Florida requires a combined scaled score of 136 out of 200 to pass
- Florida has one of the largest bar exam test-taking populations in the country
Florida-Specific Subjects
Common Essay Topics
Study Tips for the Florida Bar Exam
Expert-recommended strategies to maximize your chances of passing.
- 1
Dedicate significant study time to Florida-specific subjects, which account for half your score on Part A
- 2
Master Florida distinctions in Evidence, Criminal Procedure, and Civil Procedure as they differ from federal rules
- 3
Practice the 100 Florida multiple-choice questions extensively using Florida-specific prep materials
- 4
Study Florida Constitutional Law thoroughly as it is frequently tested on both essays and multiple choice
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Aim for a combined scaled score well above 136 on Part A and Part B for a comfortable pass
- 6
Take a Florida-specific bar review course rather than relying solely on a national UBE course
MBE Subject Prep
The MBE tests seven subjects. Browse case briefs for each to build a strong foundation for the Florida bar exam.
Constitutional Law
Due process, equal protection, First Amendment, and federalism
Contracts
Offer & acceptance, consideration, breach, remedies, and UCC
Criminal Law & Procedure
Mens rea, actus reus, homicide, defenses, and Fourth Amendment
Evidence
Relevance, hearsay, privileges, and expert testimony
Real Property
Estates, future interests, easements, and takings
Torts
Negligence, strict liability, intentional torts, and defenses
Civil Procedure
Jurisdiction, pleading, discovery, and summary judgment
Study Tools for Bar Prep
Everything you need to study smarter for the Florida bar exam.
AI Case Brief Generator
Generate a complete brief for any bar-tested case in under 30 seconds.
Smart Flashcard Generator
Create flashcards from any rule, element, or black-letter law concept.
Practice Exam Generator
Generate MBE-style multiple choice and essay hypos to test your knowledge.
Attack Sheet Builder
Build condensed attack sheets organized by issue for each MBE subject.
Study Guides
Free guides on case briefing, the IRAC method, and study strategies to help you prepare for the Florida bar.
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