Are you anticipating taking the Florida Bar Exam in the near future? If so, you are probably anxious to procure all the help that you can get during your preparation. The 2-day examination can be intimidating, and this page is all about helping you learn how to pass the bar exam in Florida.

The bar exam is one of the last hurdles on the road to becoming an attorney. Anyone who desires to practice law in the state of Florida will first need to pass the Florida Bar Examination. This means that if you are a law student or a practicing lawyer from another state, you will be required to pass this test (or more accurately, series of tests) before continuing on to your legal career. http://www.floridabarexam.org/ The bar exam is intended to make sure that you are knowledgeable about both state and federal laws and regulations, and that you are aware of the proper conduct befitting an attorney (as well as possible disciplinary actions that may be taken should you fail to meet these conduct expectations).

Other requirements to practice as an attorney in Florida include earning a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree through a law program at a school approved by the American Bar Association, and being able to prove your moral character. http://www.floridabarexam.org/

1. Your preparation for the bar should begin about four months before the date of the exam. The first course of action is to review the subjects covered in the test, and then isolate any that were not taught to you in law school. This is where you should begin, as the earlier you begin learning these areas the better the chance that you will pick them up. http://academic.udayton.edu/legaled/barpass/General/advice01.htm
   
2. Set up a study schedule, with time reserved strictly for your bar studies. Then be sure to stick with it.
   
3. Make sure that you have a study area that is free from distractions. Turn off the television, and advise your friends, room mates and family members not to disturb you while you are studying. This area should also be comfortable and well-lit. http://www.testtakingtips.com/study/index.htm
   
4. Practice tests are available, and it is wise to make good use of them. By taking practice exams, you can monitor your strengths and weaknesses and plan your study schedule accordingly.
   
5. Along with your law studies, be sure to work on your grammar and spelling. Because much of the test consists of essay questions, your ability to write well can make the difference between a passing or failing score. If you have trouble spelling words in common legal (or other) terms, practice until you have them down pat. http://academic.udayton.edu/legaled/barpass/General/advice01.htm

The registration/preparation process for the bar exam can be nearly as demanding as the test itself, and it is a vital part of passing the test. Make sure to take care of your application as well as any necessary travel accommodations in a timely manner to avoid any last-minute heartbreak!

The bar exam in Florida is offered semiannually, during the last Tuesday and Wednesday of the months of July and February. It is only offered in one location: Tampa, Florida.http://www.floridabarexam.org/ If you are not local to this area, book your airline or train seat well in advance.

The application deadline is November 15 for the February testing session, and May 1 for the July session. This means all mailed materials and fees must be postmarked by this date. You may apply for the bar online at floridabarexam.org. However, certain documents must be sent through mail or fax. Along with your application, you will need to submit the following:http://www.floridabarexam.org/

1. A fingerprint scan, which must be taken by Integrated Biometric Technology LLC (IBT)
2. Transcripts from all undergrad and law schools
3. A Certificate of Dean from your law school
4. Paperwork from any previous court case in which you were defendant
5. Copies of any other bar registrations or applications
6. Certificates of Good Standing, if applicable

The Florida Bar Exam consists of 3 sections: The General Bar Examination Part A, The General Bar Examination Part B, and the The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (also known as the MPRE). Part A is made up of questions regarding general law as well as Florida law. A study guide of this portion of the test is available through the Florida Board of Bar Examiners website (click here to be directed to the site). Part B is the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), a product of the National Conference of Bar Examiners. For information on this exam, you may access their website by clicking here.

Although the MPRE is not administered at the same time or location as the rest of the bar, it is nonetheless considered part of the test, and must be passed before gaining entry into the Florida Bar. You must make separate arrangements to take the MPRE through the National Conference of Bar Examiners (it is offered three times per year at various locations across America). The MPRE has a different focus than the rest of the bar exam, as it asks questions pertaining to the acceptable conduct of attorneys rather than general law. This test is just under 2 hours, rather than 2 days.http://www.ncbex.org/multistate-tests/mpre/