FBBE Practice Test

The Florida Bar Examination is for candidates seeking admission to practice law in Florida. This page brings together free Practice Test Geeks questions, subject links, worked explanations and filing information to help you prepare. Use the subject map to choose relevant practice and identify areas needing official material. Our content is written with AI tools; these are our practice questions, not real exam questions. Practice with the free FBBE - Florida Board of Bar Examiners practice test on PracticeTestGeeks (7 questions with answer explanations).

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FBBE Exam at a Glance

What changed for FBBE in 2026

• Oct 27, 2026: Delivery changed to In person at Tampa Convention Center; laptop optional ($125 fee) (previously In person in Tampa; essays on laptop optional ($125)).^[2]
• Oct 27, 2026: Next exam date (February 2027 General Bar Examination) changed to February 23–24, 2027 (previously February 23-24, 2027 (Tampa Convention Center)).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Registration deadline (February 2027 General Bar Examination) changed to November 16, 2026 (previously November 16, 2026 (timely filing)).^[7]
• Oct 27, 2026: Testing window (July 2027 General Bar Examination) changed to July 27–28, 2027 (previously July 27-28, 2027 (Tampa Convention Center)).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Number of questions (Part B (MBE)) changed to 200 multiple-choice questions (175 scored, 25 pretest) (previously 200 multiple-choice questions (175 scored)).^[3]
• Oct 27, 2026: Time limit changed to Two 3-hour sessions per day (9:30–12:30, 2:15–5:15) across 2 days (previously Two 3-hour sessions per day (9:30–12:30, 2:15–5:15)).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Retake policy changed to Retake only failed parts; passing parts kept 25 months (previously Retake only the failed part; passed parts kept 25 months).^[4]
• Oct 27, 2026: Validity changed to 5 years from the last passed part (previously Passing scores valid 5 years).^[4]

What the FBBE is and how it works

According to Florida Board of Bar Examiners, “The MBE consists of 200 multiple-choice questions: 175 scored questions and 25 unscored pretest questions.”^[3]

The Florida Board of Bar Examiners administers the examination for candidates seeking admission to practice law in Florida. The exam is delivered in person at the Tampa Convention Center. Laptop use is optional and carries a non-refundable, non-transferable $125 fee. The schedule spans 2 days, with 2 sessions of 3 hours per day.

Part B, the MBE, contains 200 multiple-choice questions: 175 scored and 25 unscored pretest questions. Those counts describe the MBE, not the entire Florida examination. The supplied information does not establish a passing score or explain how scores are combined. Consult the Board's official FAQ and examination rules for scoring and applicant-specific eligibility requirements.

Application fees vary by applicant category. The listed fee is $1,000 for non-attorneys and attorneys admitted for less than 1 year; attorney fees otherwise range from $1,600–$3,000. Use the Board's official FAQ to identify the fee that applies to you.

If you need to retake the exam, you may retake failed parts, with a $450 reexamination fee. Passing individual parts are retained for 25 months under the Board's rules. Successful completion remains valid for 5 years from the administration of the last passed part. These retention and validity periods serve different purposes; check the official rules before planning a retake or delaying admission.

FBBE content outline and where to practise each area

The content areas below are copied from the official FBBE content outline published by Florida Board of Bar Examiners. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.

Worked examples: how to reason through FBBE questions

These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.

Example 1

Question: In Florida, the attorney-client privilege under § 90.502 belongs to whom and who may waive it?

1. The attorney; only the attorney may waive it
2. The client; only the client may waive it
3. Both equally; both must agree to waive
4. The court; waivable only by judicial order

Answer: B. The client; only the client may waive it

Explanation:

B is the intended answer, with a qualification: the privilege belongs to the client, but an authorized representative may act for the client. Read 'only the client' as identifying whose privilege it is, rather than excluding authorized representatives. A is wrong because the attorney does not own the privilege; asserting it for a client is different from independently waiving it. C is wrong because ownership is not shared equally between attorney and client. D is wrong because the court decides privilege disputes but does not own the privilege. Remember to distinguish ownership, assertion and waiver. See the Florida lawyer-client privilege statute.

Example 2

Question: Florida's statutory framework for dividing marital property upon dissolution is best described as:

1. Community property split 50/50 in all cases
2. Equitable distribution based on fairness
3. Separate property retained by each spouse with no division
4. Title-based distribution following ownership records

Answer: B. Equitable distribution based on fairness

Explanation:

B is correct: Florida uses equitable distribution. Fairness does not mean the court starts without a presumption: it begins with equal distribution of marital assets and liabilities, then considers whether relevant factors justify an unequal distribution. A is wrong because it describes community property and makes equal division absolute. C confuses retaining nonmarital property with leaving marital property undivided. D treats title as the controlling answer instead of applying the statutory framework. Remember the sequence: classify the property, begin with equality for marital property, then assess any justification for departing from it. See the Florida equitable distribution statute.

Example 3

Question: A defendant is arrested for a felony in Florida and is released on bond. 70 days after the arrest, with no trial date set, the defendant files a proper 'Demand for Speedy Trial.' What is the direct procedural consequence of filing this demand?

1. The State must bring the defendant to trial within 175 days from the date of arrest.
2. The defendant is immediately entitled to a discharge, as the speedy trial time without demand has expired.
3. The court must set the case for trial to commence no less than 5 days and no more than 45 days from the calendar call on the demand.
4. The court must hold a calendar call within 5 days of the demand, and the defendant must be brought to trial within 50 days of the demand.

Answer: D. The court must hold a calendar call within 5 days of the demand, and the defendant must be brought to trial within 50 days of the demand.

Explanation:

D is the supplied key, but this question needs revision before use as a scored item. Under the demand procedure described, D connects the calendar call within 5 days to the 50-day trial requirement. A substitutes the question's no-demand period for the demand procedure. B incorrectly treats filing a demand after 70 days as grounds for immediate discharge. C, however, also describes a scheduling requirement in the cited rule text, so it cannot fairly be dismissed as wrong. Remember to distinguish the demand, calendar call, trial setting and discharge procedure. Check the applicable rule before relying on this item; the Florida Supreme Court rule text supports the concern about overlapping answers.

How to use these practice tests

Begin with the Start Practice Test set to find topics that need attention. For each missed or uncertain answer, record the issue, the rule you applied and the fact that should have changed your choice. Treat a correct guess as something to review.

Choose a focused set from the subject map, such as Florida Evidence Law or Florida Family Law. Explain your choice before reading the answer, then explain why the alternatives fail. Check disputed wording against official statutes, rules and the Board's study material.

Keep the official content outline beside your practice record. An empty subject link marks a gap to cover with official material. A linked set is a practice aid, not evidence that the entire subject is covered. Likewise, a practice-set title does not establish that its named test format appears on your exam.

Return to missed topics after reviewing the underlying rule. As test day approaches, practise sustained work around the listed 3-hour sessions and check the Board's filing, location and laptop instructions.

Sample FBBE - Florida Board of Bar Examiners Practice Questions

Try these questions from our free FBBE - Florida Board of Bar Examiners practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.

1. A Florida attorney's television advertisement features a dramatic reenactment of a car accident followed by a former client stating, 'This law firm is the absolute best in Florida and got me a huge settlement!' The advertisement does not include the law firm's physical address. Which aspect of this advertisement most clearly violates Florida's advertising rules?

   • A. The failure to state that results are not guaranteed for every case.
   • B. Using a former client to provide a testimonial.
   • C. Claiming to be the 'best' and failing to include a bona fide office location.
   • D. Featuring a reenactment of an accident.

Answer: C. Claiming to be the 'best' and failing to include a bona fide office location.

Florida's advertising rules contain several requirements. First, all advertisements must disclose the city, town, or county of at least one bona fide office location of the lawyer who will perform the services. Second, Rule 4-7.13 prohibits communications that are deceptive or inherently misleading, which includes statements that are not objectively verifiable. Describing the firm as the 'best' is a subjective claim that cannot be factually substantiated and is thus prohibited. While reenactments and testimonials are permitted, they are subject to specific disclaimer requirements, but the failure to include a location and the use of a non-verifiable superlative are direct violations.

Answer: C. Under strict scrutiny, because Florida's express right to privacy is implicated by the mandatory collection of DNA.

Article I, Section 23 of the Florida Constitution provides an explicit, freestanding right of privacy: 'Every natural person has the right to be let alone and free from governmental intrusion into the person's private life.' This right is broader than the federal right to privacy. Any governmental intrusion into this right requires the state to prove a compelling state interest and that the statute is narrowly tailored to achieve that interest (strict scrutiny). The mandatory collection and storage of DNA is a significant intrusion into privacy, triggering this high standard of review.

Answer: C. No, because the friend is not a Florida resident and does not meet any of the statutory exceptions.

Florida Statute § 733.302 generally requires a personal representative to be a Florida resident. Florida Statute § 733.304 provides limited exceptions for non-residents, allowing them to serve only if they are a spouse, sibling, parent, child, or other close relative of the decedent. A non-related friend, regardless of their qualifications or the testator's wishes, does not meet the exceptions and is therefore not qualified to serve as personal representative in Florida. Neither a bond nor beneficiary consent can overcome this statutory disqualification.

Answer: C. Sending a written communication marked "ADVERTISEMENT" in a conspicuous place on the envelope and letter 31 days after the accident.

Florida Rule of Professional Conduct 4-7.18(b) prohibits lawyers from sending written solicitations to prospective clients concerning an action for personal injury or wrongful death unless the accident or disaster occurred more than 30 days prior to the mailing. The rule also requires the communication to be marked as an "Advertisement." In-person or live telephone contact is generally prohibited if a significant motive is pecuniary gain. Emails must have a subject line that begins with "Advertisement."

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Sources & last verified

1. Florida Board of Bar Examiners — time limit, late registration deadline, next exam date, registration deadline (official source). “09:30 - 12:30 p.m. – Session I; 02:15 - 05:15 p.m. – Session II” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
2. Florida Board of Bar Examiners — exam fee, delivery (official source). “The standard first-time Bar Application fee for law graduates / non-attorneys filing an initial application is $1,000.” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
3. ncbex.org — number of questions (official source). “The MBE consists of 200 multiple-choice questions: 175 scored questions and 25 unscored pretest questions.” Verified Oct 27, 2026 · source checked Oct 19, 2026.
4. Florida Board of Bar Examiners — retake fee, retake policy, validity (official source). “Applicants seeking to reapply for all or part of the General Bar Examination must file a Reexamination Application and pay a reapplication/re-examination fee of $450.” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
5. floridabar.org — renewal (official source). “annual membership fees are due on or before July 1 of each year” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
6. Florida Board of Bar Examiners — score release (official source). “The Supreme Court of Florida announces the release of results. Applicants can then log into their Florida Board of Bar Examiners applicant portal to view…” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
7. Florida Board of Bar Examiners — registration deadline (official source). “November 16, 2026: The timely filing deadline (postmarked on or before) for the February 2027 examination to avoid late fees.” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
8. Florida Board of Bar Examiners — other (official source). “business entities” Verified Oct 27, 2026.

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