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Florida Bar Exam scores announced, with UF having second-best passage rate

The Florida Bar announced its passage rate on Monday for the July 2022 bar exam, and the University of Florida Levin College of Law maintained its recent steady scores.

At UF a passing rate of 80% has been the standard in the past few cycles . With the most recent test, 78.7% of UF’s students passed the exam, as compared to the statewide average passing rate of 64.4%. Florida International University had the highest mark this round with 81.2%.

With most scores for the university being above the average passing rate, students at UF have been able to succeed despite the challenges and obstacles faced. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, the passing rate for the Florida Bar Exam has generally decreased.

Bar exam passage rates during the past decade have gradually decreased. For the February 2014 test, the passing rate for all students taking the Florida Bar Exam was 72.9%, while the passing rate for the test in February 2021 was 62.4%.

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FIU Law graduates do it again: Highest passage rate on the Florida Bar exam

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FIU Law student earns top score on Florida Bar Examination

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Ask any law student to describe what their three years of school were like and you may hear, “challenging, exhausting, but truly remarkable and rewarding,” which is how alumnae Meliza Frias ’13 describes her experience. She is quick to note that her FIU Law education readied her for her life as an attorney for Miami-Dade’s Guardian Ad Litem Program.

If braving through those three years isn’t stressful enough then studying for, sitting for and waiting on the results of the Bar Exam will certainly tip the scale!

Successfully passing the Florida Bar Examination is mandatory for graduates who intend to practice law. It is a two-day, multi-state multiple choice and essay exam that covers seven subjects.

“Preparing for the bar was one of the most challenging experiences of my life, it truly tests your limits,” Frias lamented.

So when one test taker stands out among the masses of test takers for his “outstanding performance on the bar exam” code for: having the highest score of all test takers – it’s quite the feat.

For FIU Law evening student Alexander Martini, who graduated this past May and sat for the July exam, his goal was “to do his best.” So when he was contacted and invited, on behalf of Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Jorge Labraga, to speak during the induction ceremony of new attorneys he was, “genuinely surprised.” Martini had seen his score and knew he did well, but had no idea it was the State’s top score.

Martini was the only person out of nearly than 3,000 bar takers to get that call.

“Alex’s diligence put his score at the top of that group,” Assistant Dean & Professor of Academic Support Louis N. Schulze, Jr. shared.” Students from law schools all over the country took the Florida bar exam, so this achievement is particularly noteworthy.”

Martini is super human.

As an evening student, he worked full-time as an Internal Revenue Service Agent, commuted from Ft. Lauderdale to attend class, participated on Law Review, competed as a member of the ABA Tax Team, completed his final CPA exam, completed a master’s degree in taxation and served as Professor Thomas Baker’s research assistant.

For Baker, Martini’s achievement was a given.

“I am not surprised that Alex earned the top grade,” Baker shared. “He was such a good student and his work stood out so much, I recruited him to be my research assistant. Alex is a credit to this law school. He will be a great lawyer. I am proud of his achievement, but not surprised that he got the highest grade.”

To top it off, Martini graduated with the highest GPA in his class and was the valedictorian of the evening class.

As the only public law school in South Florida to offer a part-time program, FIU Law was Martini’s “most reasonable option” in helping him to realize his dream of becoming an attorney.

FIU Law’s evening program allows students to complete law school in four years while attending to their outside commitments. Just because Martini was a part-time student didn’t mean the quality of his education was anything less.

“The quality of the instructors was excellent. I left FIU Law feeling well-prepared and confident in my ability to practice law,” Martini shared.

As Martini looks ahead he shares this, “no matter what path I take, I firmly believe that being an attorney is worthwhile, and I will treat every day as an opportunity to learn and grow. I am proud to represent FIU Law in the profession and recognize the value that my law school education provided me.”

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The table below lists percentage pass rates for the February 2024 bar exam as reported by each jurisdiction following release of their exam results. Jurisdiction announcements, when available, are accessible by clicking on the jurisdiction name. The prior two administrations' results (July 2023 and February 2023) are shown further  below . Detailed annual statistics submitted by jurisdictions are published each spring on the  Statistics page  of the Bar Examiner website. For information on the national July 2023 MBE mean, visit our Resources/News section .

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The table below lists percentage pass rates for the July 2023 bar exam as reported by each jurisdiction following release of their exam results. Jurisdiction announcements, when available, are accessible by clicking on the jurisdiction name. The prior administration results (February 2023) are shown further  below . Detailed annual statistics submitted by jurisdictions are published each spring on the  Statistics page  of the Bar Examiner website. For information on the national February 2023 MBE mean, visit our Resources/News section .

February 2023 Bar Exam

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Florida State Bar Exam | Basic Information

The Florida Bar was started in 1950. It includes more than 100,000 legal professionals.

Florida is not a Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) state. Florida has its own bar exam that uses the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), the national multiple-choice test. Florida also requires the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE).

Florida State Bar Exam Pass Rates

July 2023 (3,385 takers).

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February 2023 (2,108 takers)

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The Florida Bar Exam is administered twice each year in Florida (in February and July). The examination is administered over two days in four, three-hour sessions. The Florida bar has three parts: the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), three essay questions, and 100 multiple-choice questions.

The MBE is a six-hour test and consists of 200 multiple-choice questions that test your understanding across seven subjects. Your MBE score comprises 50% of your overall score.

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Essay Questions and Multiple-Choice

The Florida essay questions consist of three legal essays. Your essay scores, combined with your score on the Florida multiple-choice, comprises 50% of your total score. Florida bar exam essay topics may include the following:

• Florida Constitutional Law
• Federal Constitutional Law
• Business Entities
• Real Property
• Wills & Administration of Estates
• Criminal Law and Constitutional Criminal Procedure
• Articles 3 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code
• Chapters 4 & 5 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
• Professionalism

Here are helpful practice questions provided by the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.

The essay questions are followed by 100 multiple-choice questions.

What’s the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination?

The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) tests your understanding of established standards of conduct for lawyers. The MPRE is administered three times each year (in March, August, and November). The test consists of 60 multiple-choice questions and is two hours long. Check out this MPRE Tips video !

Upcoming Bar Exam Schedule, Dates, Location

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Florida Bar Exam Application

Are you interested in taking the Florida State bar exam? Here’s some basic information on applying to take the Florida bar exam.

Other Requirements

The Florida Bar application fee for most takers is $600 if you file an early application. The fee is $1,000 for those who do not complete early registration or lawyers who have been admitted for less than a year.

*Visit the Florida State Bar’s website for more information.

If you desire to take the bar exam in February , you should submit your application by November 15  to avoid late fees. If you file between November 15 and December 16 , there is a $325 late fee. If you file between December 16 and January 15, there is a $625 late fee. January 15 is the final deadline.

If you desire to take the bar exam in July , you should submit your application by May 1 to avoid late fees. If you file between May 1 and June 1 , there is a $325 late fee. If you file between June 1 and June 15, there is a $625 late fee. June 15 is the final deadline.

In addition to passing the Florida bar exam with a score of at least 272 out of 400, there are several requirements that must be met in order to be admitted as an attorney in Florida, including:

• Score 80  or higher on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) within the accepted time frame.
• Certificate from Committee of Character and Fitness
• Be a graduate of an ABA approved law school

Florida State Bar Admissions Office

Physical address:

Florida Board of Bar Examiners 1891 Eider Court Tallahassee, FL 32399-1750

Phone number: (850) 487-1292

Florida Bar Exam: What to Bring

What to bring

• Your current driver’s license or picture ID

Important notes

• You need to have these items with you for each of the four testing sessions.
• Pens and pencils are provided to examinees
• Laptop testers should not bring their laptop in a case or bag

Prohibited items

• Any item that can connect to the internet
• Any item that can record audio or video
• Calculators
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• Study materials

Florida Bar Exam Scores and Grading

A passing score for the bar in Florida is 270/400 . Scores of the three tests comprising the bar are weighted as follows:

• MBE = 50% of your total score
• Florida Bar = 50%  of your total score

*A passing score for the MPRE in Florida is 80 /150 .

Florida Bar Exam Results

View recent bar pass lists:

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Frequently Asked Questions

When are my Florida Bar Exam results released?

Florida Bar Exam results are usually posted six to nine weeks after the exam date.

Can I see my Florida Bar Exam score?

If you passed the Florida Bar Exam, you won’t be able to see your score. If you failed the exam, you will receive your written examination back.

Can I appeal to have my Florida Bar Exam re-graded?

No. If your essay score is close to passing, it will be automatically re-graded. After scores have been released, there is no appeals process. You can ask to have your multiple-choice scores hand-graded for no extra cost.

How many times can I take the Florida Bar Exam?

You can take the Florida Bar without limit.

Florida Bar Exam Reciprocity

There is no reciprocity between Florida and any other jurisdiction.

Law Schools in Florida

Here’s a list of law schools in Florida.

Ave Maria School of Law

• Founded: 1999
• Located:  Naples, FL
• Enrollment:  about 270
• Tuition Cost:  $43,206 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  56%
• ABA Accredited:  Yes
• Website: avemarialaw.edu

Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law (Barry University)

• Founded:  1999
• Located:  Orlando, FL
• Enrollment:  about 650
• Tuition Cost:  $39,900 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  57%
• Website:  barry.edu/law

Florida A&M University School of Law

• Founded:  1949
• Located:  Tallahassee, FL
• Enrollment:  about 600
• Tuition Cost:  $33,077 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  58%
• Website:  law.famu.edu

Florida Coastal School of Law

• Founded:  1996
• Located:  Jacksonville, FL
• Enrollment:  about 200
• Tuition Cost: $39,900 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  72%
• Website:  fcsl.edu

Fredric C. Levin College of Law (University of Florida)

• Founded:  1909
• Located:  Gainesville, FL
• Enrollment:  about 900
• Tuition Cost: $38,040 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  71%
• Website:  law.ufl.edu

University of Miami School of Law

• Founded: 1925
• Located:  Coral Gables, FL
• Enrollment:  about 1,100
• Tuition Cost: $54,134 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  78%
• Website:  law.miami.edu

Florida International University College of Law

• Founded:  2000
• Located:  Miami, FL
• Enrollment:  about 475
• Tuition Cost:  $36,050 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  95%
• Website:  law.fiu.edu

Florida State University College of Law

• Founded:  1966
• Tuition Cost:  $40,655 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  87%
• Website: law.fsu.edu

Shepard Broad College of Law (Nova Southeastern University)

• Founded:  1974
• Located:  Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Enrollment:  about 625
• Tuition Cost:  $42,790 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  65%
• Website:  law.nova.edu

Stetson University College of Law

• Founded:  1900
• Located:  Gulfport, FL
• Enrollment:  about 850
• Tuition Cost:  $44,964 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  77%
• Website:  stetson.edu/portal/law

St. Thomas University College of Law

• Founded:  1984
• Located:  Miami Gardens, FL
• Enrollment:  about 575
• Tuition Cost: $42,190 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  67%
• Website:  stu.edu/law

Thomas M. Cooley Law School (Western Michigan University)

• Founded:  1972
• Located:  Tampa Bay, FL (multiple campuses)
• Enrollment:  about 1270
• Tuition Cost: $1,750 per credit hour View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  36%
• Website: cooley.edu/locations/tampa-bay

Helpful Groups

Here are some Facebook groups you may find helpful before, and after, passing the bar exam:

• Girl Attorney – FL (291 members)
• Central Florida Attorney Referrals (915 members)
• Central Florida Personal Injury Network (785 members)
• Florida Solo/Small Firm Lawyers (981 members)
• Florida Legal Network (193 members)
• Florida Women Lawyers of Color (113 members)
• South Florida Lawyer Network (322 members)
• Ask a Florida Divorce Lawyer (231 members)
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• Ave Maria School of Law – Immigration Law Society (39 members)
• Ave Maria School of Law Federalist Society (66 members)
• Ave Maria School of Law – Class of 2022 (131 members)
• Ave Maria School of Law – Class of 2021 (126 members)
• Ave Maria School of Law – Class of 2020 (157 members)
• Ave Maria School of Law – Class of 2019 (140 members)
• Ave Maria School of Law – Class of 2018 (142 members)
• Ave Maria School of Law – Class of 2017 (143 members)
• Barry University School of Law – Alumni Referral Circle (765 members)
• Barry University School of Law Alumni (172 members)
• Texas A&M University School of Law Student Connection (1,238 members)
• FAMU Law Graduates (1,103 members)
• Class of 2023 University of Miami School of Law (178 members)
• Class of 2022 University of Miami School of Law (368 members)
• Class of 2021 University of Miami School of Law (398 members)
• FIU Law Student Bar Association (1,263 members)
• FIU College of Law Alumni (1,093 members)
• FIU Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (279 members)
• FIU College of Law Alumni Association (Official) (276 members)
• FSU Law Admitted Students (212 members)
• FIU Law Class of 2022 (185 members)
• FIU Law Class of 2021 (184 members)
• FIU Law Class of 2020 (196 members)
• FSU Law Students (1,301 members)
• FSU Law Alumni (101 members)
• FSU College of Law Outlines, Professors, more! (504 members)
• FSU Law Class of 2022 (139 members)
• FSU Law Class of 2021 (209 members)
• NSU Law Alumni (697 members)
• Law & Mooting Society Society (NSULMS) Department of Law, NSU (407 members)
• NSU Jewish Law Student Association (JLSA) (157 members)
• NSU Law 2020 Entering JD Class (55 members)
• NSU Law 2019 Entering JD Class (164 members)
• Stetson Law Class of 2023 (Part Time) (28 members)
• Stetson Law Class of 2022 (346 members)
• Stetson Law Class of 2022 (Part-Time) (71 members)
• Stetson Law Class of 2021 (419 members)
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• Stetson Law Class of 2020 (435 members)
• Stetson Law Class of 2019 Official Group! (375 members)
• Stetson College of Law Class of 2017 (328 members)
• Black Law Students Association at Stetson University (30 members)
• St. Thomas Law Class of 2022 (177 members)

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• Admission to practice law is by examination only.
• The Florida Bar Examination consists of the General Bar Examination [Part A – Florida-prepared Examination and Part B – the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)] and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE).
• Applicants must complete the requirements for law school graduation prior to submitting to the General Bar Examination (Parts A or B).
• Scores achieved by applicants on the MBE administered by any other admitting jurisdiction are accepted if the score meets the criteria required under rule 4-26.2 and rule 4-18.1 .
• Applicants may sit for the MPRE prior to graduation from law school.
• There is no residence requirement for admission to The Florida Bar except as noted under rule 5-15 .
• Persons must be 18 years of age or older to be admitted.
• Persons who have been disbarred from the practice of law or who have resigned pending disciplinary proceedings shall not be eligible to apply for a period of 5 years from the date of disbarment or 3 years from the date of resignation or such longer period as is set for readmission by the jurisdictional authority.
• Persons who have been suspended for disciplinary reasons from the practice of law in a foreign jurisdiction are not eligible to apply until expiration of the period of suspension. If the person’s suspension occurred in the person’s home state, then the person is not eligible to apply for admission to The Florida Bar until the person is reinstated to the practice of law in the person’s home state. See rule 2-13.2 .
• Persons who have been convicted of a felony shall not be eligible to apply until the person’s civil rights have been restored.
• Persons who are serving a sentence of felony probation regardless of adjudication of guilt shall not be eligible to apply until termination of the period of probation.
• Applicants who have been refused a favorable recommendation through the filing of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law that have not been reversed by the Supreme Court of Florida shall not be eligible to seek admission to The Florida Bar until 2 years after the date the board delivered its adverse findings or such period as set by the findings.