It’s time for you to start studying and planning for the 2025 Florida Bar Exam. We are here to help! In this blog, we will answer the question, “When is the Florida Bar Exam 2025?” and discuss Florida Bar Exam registration deadlines, late fees, and more.
What Is the Pass Rate for the Florida Bar Exam?
- The July 2024 exam’s first-timer pass rate was 77%; the overall pass rate was 65%.
- The first-time pass rate for the February 2024 Florida Bar Exam was 56%. The overall pass rate was 41%
- The first-time pass rate for July 2023 was 72%.The overall pass rate for July 2023 was 61%.
- The passage rate for first-time test-takers in February of 2023 was 55%.
How Is the Florida Bar Exam Structured?
- The first day of the Florida Bar Exam is focused on Florida law. There are essays and multiple-choice questions. The essay portion is in the morning and the multiple-choice part is in the afternoon.
- The second day of the Florida Bar Exam is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE). This Bar Exam is all multiple-choice questions and is given over two sessions. The MBE tests your knowledge of civil procedure, constitutional law, contracts, criminal law, evidence, real property, and torts.
When Is the Florida Bar Exam Held Each Year?
The first Florida Bar Exam of the year is offered on the last Tuesday and Wednesday in February. Each year, the second and last Florida Bar Exam is proctored on the last Tuesday and Wednesday in July.
Florida Bar Exam Dates 2025
- The February Florida Bar Exam dates will be February 25th and 26th, 2025.
- The July Florida Bar Exam dates will be July 29th and 30th, 2025.
Florida Bar Exam Deadlines 2025
The February 2025 Florida Bar Exam’s timely filing deadline is November 15th, 2024. January 15th, 2025 is the final deadline, but you will incur a late fee if you file anytime after November 15th, 2024. The timely filing deadline for the July 2025 Florida Bar Examination will be May 1st, 2025. The final deadline for the July exam is June 17th, 2025.
Florida Bar Exam Late Registration Fees
If you sign up for the Florida Bar Exam anytime beyond the timely filing deadline a fee is required:
February Exam:
- Postmarked on or before December 16th, 2024 – $325
- Received by January 15th, 2025 – $625
July Exam:
- Postmarked on or before June 2nd, 2025 – $325
- Received by June 16th, 2025 – $625
Conclusion
When is the Florida Bar Exam in 2025? The February exam dates are Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th. The July Bar Exam dates are Tuesday the 29th and Wednesday the 30th. For the February exam, register by November 15th, 2024 to avoid a late fee. Register by May 1st, 2025 for the July exam to avoid a late fee.
*If you need counsel for your Florida Bar Character and Fitness Investigation or a Florida Bar Investigative Hearing, contact Elizabeth Conan, Florida Bar Admissions Attorney.
