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USA Florida Bar Exam Guide: Part A, Part B, Passing Score and Practice

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The Florida Bar Exam, given by the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, is not a UBE exam. It has Part A (Florida law, with essays and multiple-choice) and Part B (the 200-question MBE).

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Key takeaways

  • Part A: three Florida essays and 100 Florida multiple-choice questions.
  • Part B: the MBE.
  • A passing scaled score of 136 (overall or on each part).
  • July 2025 pass rates: about 78.4% first-time, 67% overall.

USA Florida Bar Exam: Quick Facts

Administered by
Florida Board of Bar Examiners
Format
Part A (Florida) + Part B (MBE)
Passing
136
Exams
February and July
UBE
No

Florida Bar Exam Pass Rate

For July 2025, about 78.4% of first-time takers and about 67% of all takers passed. The Board publishes law-school-by-school results after each exam.

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Florida Bar Exam Results

Results are usually released about 2โ€“3 months after the exam. If you pass one part, you can carry it over and retake only the other part within a limited time.

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USA Florida Bar Exam FAQs

What is the Florida bar passing score?

A scaled score of 136, either on each part separately or as an overall average.

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Is Florida a UBE state?

No. Florida gives its own two-part exam.

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What is the Florida bar pass rate?

About 78.4% for first-time takers in July 2025.

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Official sources

Disclaimer: This guide is for general information and is not legal advice. Bar admission rules vary by jurisdiction. Always confirm dates, fees and requirements with your stateโ€™s bar admission authority. Read our editorial policy.

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