Florida Board of Bar Examiners

Image of the board's Seal. The central figure on the Seal is a griffin, a universally accepted symbol for vigilance. The griffin is holding the Nordic symbol for fidelity, which comes from Nordic mythology. Beneath the griffin appears the Latin phrase “Clemens iustitiae custodia.” Custodia is the word used for keeping watch in order to protect, and Clementia is used technically for leniency in punishing offenses. Closely translated, this phrase means “Compassionate and vigilant protection of justice.” Expanded, this would mean the watchful protection (or preservation) of justice, a watchful or protective preservation which is compassionate or merciful. The Arabic numerals "1955" appear at the bottom of the seal, indicating the year of the creation of the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.

Part A Bar Exam Subjects Updated

By order of the Supreme Court dated January 23, 2020, rule 4-22 has been amended to remove juvenile delinquency and dependency as possible subjects to be tested on the bar examination. The amendment to the rules is effective immediately upon release of the Court's opinion and "will apply prospectively, beginning with the first 2020 examination."

Examination Information

The timely filing deadline for the July 2020 General Bar Examination is May 1, 2020.

Bar Admissions Presentations

An online version of the bar admissions information presented to beginning Florida law school students is now available. Also available is an online version of information provided for 3L students.

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Florida Board of Bar Examiners Home

Frequently Asked Questions
Rules of the Supreme Court Relating to Admissions to The Bar
The virtual tour of the Florida Bar Examination (PDF - 888k)
Online version of the bar admissions information

January Beginning Student Information (PDF - 1.3 Mb)
May Beginning Student Information (PDF - 1.3 Mb)
August Beginning Student Information (PDF - 1.3 Mb)
3L Student Information (PDF - 2.5 Mb)

Admission Requirements
Links To Other Agencies
Security Policy
Re-Examination/Conversion Application

Florida Bar Examination Information
Study Guides
Test Accommodation Guidelines and Petition Checklist
Notice of Medical Alert (PDF - 54k)
Laptop Program
Exam Results
Notice of Postponement (PDF - 70k)

Bar Application

Introduction to the On-line Bar Application
Checklist to Submit for First Year Student Registration

Authorization and Release (PDF - 63k)
Application Fee Worksheet (PDF - 46k)

Checklist to Convert Student Registration to a Bar Application

Supplement to Bar Application (PDF - 90k)
Authorization and Release (PDF - 63k)
Affidavit of Compliance (PDF - 62k)
Application Fee Worksheet (PDF - 46k)
Certificate of Dean (PDF - 171k)

Checklist to File a Bar Application (if Student Registration was not Filed)

Authorization and Release (PDF - 60k)
Affidavit of Compliance (PDF - 62k)
Application Fee Worksheet (PDF - 46k)
Certificate of Dean (PDF - 171k)

Amendment to Application (PDF - 72k)
Change of Address (PDF - 87k)
Financial Affidavit (PDF - 442k)
Suggested Order to Unseal (PDF - 115k)
Filing for Representative Compilation of Work Product (PDF - 171k)