FL Bar Practice Test

Prospective attorneys seeking bar admission in Florida take the General Bar Examination, which requires a $1,000 student applicant fee for qualifying applicants. This resource provides free practice questions written with artificial intelligence tools, subject practice modules, and verified details regarding filing deadlines, testing sessions, retake procedures, and score validity to help candidates organize their preparation alongside official materials from the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.

FL Bar Exam at a Glance

What changed for FL Bar in 2026

• Oct 27, 2026: Delivery changed to In person in Tampa; essays may be typed on laptop (ExamSoft Examplify, $125 fee) (previously In person in Tampa; essays may be typed on own laptop (Examplify, $125)).^[3]
• Oct 27, 2026: Next exam date (February 2027) changed to February 23-24, 2027 (previously February 23-24, 2027 (Tampa)).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Next exam date (July 2027) changed to July 27-28, 2027 (previously July 27-28, 2027 (Tampa)).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Registration deadline (February 2027) changed to November 16, 2026 (previously November 16, 2026 (timely filing)).^[4]
• Oct 27, 2026: Registration deadline (July 2027) changed to May 3, 2027 (previously May 3, 2027 (timely filing)).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Exam fee changed to $1,000 student applicant fee (previously $1,000 Bar Application fee ($600 for converting student registrants; $1,600–$3,000 for admitted attorneys)).^[2]
• Oct 27, 2026: Retake fee changed to $450 reapplication fee (previously $450 reexamination fee).^[2]
• Oct 27, 2026: Retake policy changed to Retake only failed parts; passed parts retained up to 25 months (previously Retake only the failed part (Individual Method); passed part kept up to 25 months).^[2]
• Oct 27, 2026: Number of questions (Part A) changed to Essays (3 hours) + 100 multiple-choice questions (3 hours) (previously Essays (3 hrs) + 100 multiple-choice questions (3 hrs); Part B is the MBE).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Time limit changed to Two days, two 3-hour sessions per day (12 hours total) (previously Two days, two 3-hour sessions per day).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Score release changed to Posted on Supreme Court website for 30 days and available via portal (previously Date set by the Supreme Court of Florida; pass/fail posted on its website for 30 days).^[3]

What the FL Bar is and how it works

According to Florida Board of Bar Examiners, “Part A consists of three hours spent answering essay questions and three hours of 100 multiple-choice questions.”^[1]

The General Bar Examination evaluates applicants seeking admission to practice law in Florida. Administered by the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, the test takes place in person in Tampa across two days, scheduled as two 3-hour sessions per day totaling 12 hours. Part A consists of three hours answering essay questions and three hours answering 100 multiple-choice questions. Applicants may type the essay portion on a personal laptop using ExamSoft Examplify for a $125 fee.

The student applicant fee is $1,000, though specific fees vary based on filing history, timing, and prior jurisdiction admission; applicants should confirm their status directly with the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. When the Supreme Court of Florida releases results, scores are posted on the Supreme Court website for 30 days and remain accessible through the applicant portal. Passing scores remain valid for 5 years from the administration of the final passed part.

Under the retake policy, examinees who fail must pay a $450 reapplication fee and retake only failed parts. Passed parts are retained for up to 25 months. Upcoming test dates include February 23-24, 2027, with a filing deadline of November 16, 2026, and July 27-28, 2027, with a filing deadline of May 3, 2027.

Worked examples: how to reason through FL Bar 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: Under Florida Statutes §733.710, what is the absolute deadline for filing claims against a decedent's estate, regardless of notice or publication?

1. 2 years from the date of death
2. 3 years from the date of death
3. 1 year from the date of death
4. 5 years from the date of death

Answer: A. 2 years from the date of death

Explanation:

Option A is correct because Florida Statutes §733.710 establishes a self-executing statute of repose that bars all creditor claims not filed within 2 years from the date of death. This statutory cut-off applies even if letters of administration were never issued, or if creditors never received publication or service of notice.

Option B is incorrect because 3 years exceeds the statutory limitation set by the legislature. Option C is incorrect because 1 year is shorter than the repose period, though shorter intervals may apply under distinct notice provisions once administration begins. Option D is incorrect because 5 years represents an impermissibly extended window.

The general rule to remember is that §733.710 serves as an absolute outer boundary barring claims against a Florida estate beyond 2 years from the date of death.

Example 2

Question: A contract for the sale of goods worth $500 or more must be evidenced by a writing under which rule?

1. Parol Evidence Rule
2. UCC Statute of Frauds
3. Common law Statute of Frauds
4. Mirror Image Rule

Answer: B. UCC Statute of Frauds

Explanation:

Option B is correct because the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Statute of Frauds governs the sale of goods, requiring a signed writing for contracts involving goods priced at $500 or more to be enforceable.

Option A is incorrect because the Parol Evidence Rule governs the admissibility of extrinsic oral agreements to alter a written contract, not the threshold writing requirement. Option C is incorrect because common law principles apply to service contracts and land agreements rather than sales of goods. Option D is incorrect because the Mirror Image Rule concerns whether an acceptance precisely matches the offer terms during formation.

The general rule to remember is that contracts for the sale of goods priced at $500 or more require written documentation under the UCC Statute of Frauds.

Example 3

Question: What is the "impact rule" in Florida for emotional distress claims?

1. Emotional distress must be accompanied by physical injury
2. Emotional distress claims are not recognized
3. Emotional distress can be claimed without any other harm
4. Emotional distress is only allowed in criminal cases

Answer: A. Emotional distress must be accompanied by physical injury

Explanation:

Option A is correct within the scope of tested choices because Florida traditional impact rule restricts recovery for negligent infliction of emotional distress by requiring that mental anguish be connected to physical injury or direct physical impact.

Option B is incorrect because Florida does recognize emotional distress actions when appropriate legal thresholds, such as physical impact or recognized exceptions, are satisfied. Option C is incorrect because purely emotional disturbance without tangible physical impact or physical manifestation is generally barred under the doctrine. Option D is incorrect because the impact rule applies to civil tort litigation seeking monetary damages, not criminal prosecutions.

The general rule to remember is that Florida limits recovery for negligent emotional distress by requiring physical impact or accompanying injury to prevent purely speculative tort claims.

How to use these practice tests

Organize preparation by pairing Florida-specific rules with foundational multi-state doctrines. Begin by assessing core legal principles through FL Bar Contracts and FL Bar Torts, identifying recurring elements in liability and agreement formation. Transition into state distinctions by practicing substantive procedure and local statutes with FL Bar Rules of Civil Procedure and FL Bar Criminal Law and Procedure.

Incorporate specialized Florida subject sets, including FL Bar Wills, Trusts & Estates, FL Bar Real Property, and FL Bar Business Entities. Review ethical duties and professional conduct rules using FL Bar Professional Responsibility alongside FL Bar Federal Constitutional Law and FL Bar Evidence.

Simulate exam conditions by completing practice question blocks under timed constraints, reflecting the 3-hour testing sessions established for the exam. Compare written responses against official past essay questions and sample answers released by the Florida Board of Bar Examiners to verify issue spotting and statutory analysis.

Sources & last verified

1. Florida Board of Bar Examiners — time limit, number of questions, next exam date, registration deadline (official source). “09:30 - 12:30 p.m.Session I 12:30 - 01:30 p.m.Lunch Break 01:30 - 02:00 p.m.Examination Room Entry 02:00 - 02:15 p.m.Test Instructions 02:15 - 05:15 p.m.Session…” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
2. Florida Board of Bar Examiners — exam fee, retake fee, retake policy, validity (official source). “Applicants who did not file the Registrant Bar Application with the board as law students and who have not been admitted to the bar in…” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
3. Florida Board of Bar Examiners — delivery, score release (official source). “Applicants are allowed to use their own laptop computers to type the essay portion of the General Bar Examination by affirmatively selecting that option on…” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
4. Florida Board of Bar Examiners — registration deadline (official source). “The timely filing deadline for the February 2027 examination is November 16, 2026. All filing requirements must be met by that date to avoid late…” Verified Oct 27, 2026.

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