Map Part A and Part B from official specifications
Part A vs. Part B: learn distinctions through contrast
Pair each Florida rule with the general or multistate rule it changes. Use two-column comparisons, decision prompts, and mixed Florida fact patterns. Memorizing an isolated list makes it harder to recognize which rule the question is testing.
Practice complete written sessions
Use released Florida essay questions and representative answers where officially available. Write before reviewing. Track omission, Florida rule precision, fact use, organization, and completion.
How Florida builds its exam
Florida admits by examination only, and the Board states that there is no reciprocity with any other jurisdiction. The General Bar Examination has two parts: Part A, an exam prepared in Florida, and Part B, the Multistate Bar Examination. The MPRE is separate. The exam is given on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of February and July, and applicants must complete law school graduation requirements before sitting for Part A or Part B.
The Board has announced that it will give the NextGen Bar Exam with a Florida Law Component beginning with the July 2028 Florida exam. Until then, study Part A and Part B as two tracks, and do not assume a score earned elsewhere covers Part A: Florida accepts a transferred MBE score only when it meets rules 4-26.2 and 4-18.1 and reaches the Board from NCBE by January 15 for February or June 15 for July.
Florida's two late-fee tiers and results
A timely application is postmarked by November 15 for February or May 1 for July. Filing by December 15 or June 1 carries a $325 late fee, and filing by January 15 or June 15 carries $625. Nothing is accepted after those dates, so a slipping study plan has a hard stop on the calendar.
The Supreme Court of Florida posts results on its website for 30 days, and you need your applicant file number to find yours. You may postpone from any exam for which a ticket was issued, for any reason, under rules 4-45 and 4-46, which is worth knowing before you decide whether a plan is ready.
Common questions
What are the two parts of the Florida bar exam?+
Part A, a Florida-prepared exam, and Part B, the Multistate Bar Examination. Together they form the General Bar Examination, and the MPRE is a separate requirement.
Does Florida have reciprocity with other states?+
No. The Board states there is no reciprocity, so every applicant takes the Florida Bar Examination and passes a character and fitness investigation.
Can I transfer an MBE score to Florida?+
Yes, if it meets rules 4-26.2 and 4-18.1 and reaches the Board from NCBE by January 15 for February or June 15 for July. Part A still has to be taken in Florida.
What is the Florida application deadline?+
November 15 for the February exam and May 1 for the July exam, postmarked. Later filings add a $325 or $625 late fee, and nothing is accepted after January 15 or June 15.
How much does the Florida bar application cost?+
$1,000 for most first-time applicants and $600 for a law student converting an early registration. Attorneys pay $1,600 to $3,000 depending on years of admission.
Can I postpone the Florida bar exam?+
Yes. Rules 4-45 and 4-46 let you postpone from any exam for which you were issued a ticket, for any reason.
How do I find my Florida results?+
The Supreme Court of Florida posts pass or fail on its website for 30 days. You need your applicant file number, and results cannot be obtained by phone.
When does Florida start the NextGen exam?+
With the July 2028 Florida Bar Exam, which will include a Florida Law Component, according to the Board of Bar Examiners.
What to do next
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Download current Florida test specifications.
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Build a Part A and Part B coverage map.
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Create contrast cards for Florida distinctions.
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Write released essays under time.
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Verify current filing and exam-day instructions.