Florida Board of Bar Examiners - Online version of the bar admissions information

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.

Florida Board of Bar Examiners Membership

On November 1, 2025, Cristina E. Groschel was elevated to office of Chair of the board, and Laura E. Pincus became Vice Chair. Additionally, the terms of attorney members Brian M. Beason, Randy A. Hummel, and John H. Stone and public member Cheri A. Boyle began in November 2025.

February 2026 Filing Deadline

The final deadline for the February 2026 General Bar Examination is January 15, 2026. Please follow the applicable checklists on this website to ensure that all filing requirements are met.

March 2026 MPRE Deadline

The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) registration deadline for the March 2026 MPRE is January 22, 2026. Please visit the NCBE's website at www.ncbex.org for information about applying to take that examination.

July 2028 Examination Announcement

The Florida Board of Bar Examiners has announced that it will administer the NextGen Bar Exam with Florida Law Component beginning with the July 2028 Florida Bar Exam.

Online version of the bar admissions information

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.