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Efficient, comprehensive, realistic Florida Bar Essay preparation.
Built by a Florida attorney who has tutored hundreds of bar exam candidates.
Introducing Examiner
Created by William Bailey, a licensed Florida attorney who has personally tutored hundreds of bar exam candidates.
Our goal at BarExamined is to help you address one of the most stressful parts of the Florida Bar Exam: the essays. Our system will help you analyze past Florida Essays and their chosen sample answers in a clear framework that helps you build issue-spotting recognition and improve your rule recitation. You will start to see patterns, spot issues faster, and learn to think as a test-maker rather than just a test-taker.
Why BarExamined?
Efficient Study System
Stop re-reading outlines and start studying what actually matters. Examiner focuses your preparation on high-frequency Florida Bar exam essay topics and the specific issues the Board of Bar Examiners tests most often, so every study session moves you closer to a passing score.
Clear Issue-Spotting Framework
Each past Florida Bar essay is broken down into its tested issues, applicable rules, and sample answer analysis. You won't just memorize rules — you'll learn how to spot issues under exam conditions and structure answers that earn maximum points from the graders.
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Try every feature of Examiner free for 48 hours — full access to tagged essays, flashcards, and the complete study system. We verify a payment method but you will not be charged when the trial ends. No commitment, no surprises.
Free Florida Bar Exam Tools
We build free interactive tools to help you prepare for every stage of the Florida Bar Exam — from your first day of studying to exam morning. No account required.
Dates & Countdown Dashboard
Live countdown to the next Florida Bar Exam with filing deadlines, late fees, MPRE dates, and estimated results release dates.
Essay Topic Tracker
Every Florida Bar essay topic from 2004 to 2026 with frequency charts, heatmaps, and study priority signals to focus your preparation.
Exam Day Checklist
Everything to pack, know, and expect at the Tampa Convention Center — with venue floor plans and insider tips from past test-takers.
Bar Exam Requirements by State
Compare UBE vs non-UBE jurisdictions, passing scores, exam components, and schedules across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
About the Founder
William Bailey is a licensed Florida attorney who has helped hundreds of students pass the Florida Bar Exam. His tutoring experience with first-time takers and re-takers drove the creation of BarExamined and the Examiner study platform.
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In-depth guides, study strategies, and score analysis tips for Florida Bar exam candidates. Written by an attorney who's helped hundreds of students pass.
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In-depth guides and strategies written by a Florida attorney who has helped hundreds of students pass.
How Do I Prepare for Florida Bar Exam Essays?
A strategy guide covering tested subjects, how to build rule statements, writing practice essays, and using MBE overlap to study smarter.
How to Approach the Florida Bar Exam: 5 Tips
Five practical tips for tackling the exam: start early, use your outlines, stop over-organizing, memorize rules, and build confidence.
I Didn't Pass the Florida Bar Exam — What Do I Do?
A subject-by-subject guide to understanding your score report, identifying weak areas, and building a focused retake study plan.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Florida Bar Exam
- What subjects are tested on the Florida Bar Exam essays?
- Part A of the Florida Bar Exam includes three essay questions. The essays can cover any combination of Florida-specific subjects including Florida Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure, Contracts, Real Property, Torts, Family Law, Federal Constitutional Law, and the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct, among others. The Board of Bar Examiners selects subjects each cycle and does not announce them in advance. See more information on this at our Essay Tracker under Resources.
- How many essays are on the Florida Bar Exam?
- The Florida Bar Exam includes three essay questions in Part A, which is administered during one three-hour session. Each essay typically tests multiple subjects within a single fact pattern. Part B consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (the MBE). Both parts are weighted equally in the final score.
- What is a passing score on the Florida Bar Exam?
- Florida requires a combined scaled score of 136 out of 200 to pass. Your Part A (essays) raw score is scaled and combined with your Part B (MBE) scaled score. Each part contributes 50% to the total. Florida does not use the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE).
- How long should I study for the Florida Bar Exam?
- Most candidates study for 8 to 12 weeks of dedicated, full-time preparation. If you are working or have other commitments, plan for a longer study period. The key is consistent daily practice, especially writing and reviewing essays, rather than simply accumulating hours reading outlines. I personally expect my students to do 14+ weeks of study, that way we can be confident in their probability of passing.
- Can I retake the Florida Bar Exam if I fail?
- Yes. There is no limit on the number of times you can retake the Florida Bar Exam. The exam is offered twice per year, in February and July. You will need to re-register and pay the application fee for each attempt. Many successful attorneys passed on their second or third attempt after refining their study strategy.