Florida

2022 bar exam February 22-23, July 26-27 The Florida Bar Exam is a 2-day exam. Day 1 Three essay questions (a.m.) and 100 multiplechoice questions {p.m.). Day 2 Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam (100 questions in the a.m., 100 questions in the p.m.).

Subjects tested MBE subjects Constitutional Law, Contracts/Sales, Criminal Law/ Procedure, Evidence, Federal Civil Procedure, Real Property, Torts Florida essay subjects Articles 3 & 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, Business Entities, Chapters 4 & 5 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, Contracts, Criminal Law, Constitutional Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Family Law, Federal Constitutional Law, Florida Constitutional Law, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, Professionalism, Real Property, Torts, Trusts, Wills & Administration of Estates. Equitable aspects of all subjects tested MPRE A scaled score of 80 on the MPRE is required for admission. MPRE scores are accepted only if the MPRE and the general bar exam are taken within 25 months of each other.

Filing deadlines and fees Timely applications must be filed by November 15th for the February exam and May 1st for the July exam. Late filing deadlines, with additional fees, are December 15th and January 15th for the February exam; and June 1st and June 15th for the July exam. • Law student registration filing fee: $400* *Discounted Law Student Registration fees of $100-$350 are available to students who file early.

• $600 for students who filed

Law Student Registration • $1000 for students who did not file

Law Student Registration • First late filing fee: $325 • Final late filing fee: $625 Attorney applicants pay graduated fees based on the number of years admitted to the bar. Fees range from $1,000 for those admitted less than one year to $3,000 for those admitted over 15 years. Scoring The MBE and Florida essay/multiple-choice scores are each weighted 50%. The scaled scores of both sections are averaged to determine if the applicant has achieved a passing score of 136 or higher. If applicant only takes one part of the exam a score of 136 or higher must be achieved on that part.

Reciprocity Acceptance of MBE score Applicants may transfer an MBE scaled score of at least 136 achieved in another jurisdiction if taken within 25 months prior to the next scheduled exam. Admission on motion Florida does not provide for admission on motion. Examination is required of all applicants.

Florida Board of Bar Examiners Tel (850) 487-1292 Web floridabarexam.org