The Bar Examination consists of two parts: Part A and Part B.
Part A:
Part A consists of 3 essay questions and 100 multiple choice questions
Part A: Tuesday Morning – 3 hours to answer 3 Florida essay questions
Tuesday Afternoon – 3 hours to answer 100 Florida multiple-choice questions
You have 1.8 minutes to answer each question
The questions on Part A should be answered in accordance with Florida law.
Part B:
Part B is the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) which consists of 200 multiple choice questions
Part B: Wednesday morning – 3 hours to answer 100 multiple choice questions
Wednesday afternoon – 3 hours to answer 100 multiple choice questions
You have 1.8 minutes to answer each question.
Applicants must achieve a passing score on each part taken. A scaled score of 136 on each section is passing.
“Individual” Method
The Individual Method (taking only one part of the Exam -Part B MBE) may be used by applicants taking the examination for the first time. You would need a scaled score of 136 on Part B to pass. You may take Part A at the next sitting of the Bar exam. (Very useful alternative for those who are working full time while studying for the Bar.)
For those who only passed one part of the Bar exam; they can choose to retake only the part they failed (which I recommend). You would also need a scaled score of 136 on the part you are taking in order to pass.
“Overall” Method
You successfully pass the Bar Examination if the average of your scores from Part A and Part B was at least 136!
Part A: Essays -The following topics are commonly tested (listed in order of frequency tested)
Florida Constitutional Law
Professional Conduct (included with another of the topics listed)
Torts
Contracts
Real Property
Family Law
Trusts
Federal Constitutional Law
Criminal Law & Procedure
Articles 3 of the UCC – Negotiable Instruments
Article 9 of the UCC – Secured Transactions
Part A: Florida Multiple Choice Questions -These topics are commonly tested (listed in order of frequency tested)
Florida Civil & Criminal Procedure and Judicial Administration (Always 1/3 of the questions)
Evidence
Business Entities
Wills & Administration of Estates
Part B: MBE -The following topics are tested as multiple choice questions
Civil Procedure
Constitutional Law
Contracts
Criminal Law & Procedure
Evidence
Real Property
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