Requirements for the Florida Bar

 

A number of states require law students who intend to sit for the bar examination in that state to register with the appropriate state agency prior to or during their legal studies. Students who desire admission to the bar of a particular state should contact that state’s Board of Bar Examinations to learn more about the state’s requirements for admission to the bar. It is important that this be done upon entering law school to prevent delaying admission to the bar. Information regarding bar admission requirements is available in the Office of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.

Admission to The Florida Bar is administered by the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. The requirements for admission are contained in the "Rules of the Supreme Court of Florida Relating to Admissions to the Bar." In summary, these rules require that a prospective applicant to the bar possess a law degree from a school that is approved by the American Bar Association or that is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. An applicant must also possess a bachelor’s degree from a college or university approved by a regional accrediting association or the Florida Supreme Court. The latter requirement may be waived for those applicants possessing a foreign law degree. Additional requirements relating to the character of the applicant must be met in order to be admitted to The Florida Bar.

For a full explanation, refer to the "Rules of the Supreme Court of Florida Relating to Admissions to the Bar." Individuals with specific questions may contact the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, 1891 Eider Court, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1750; (850) 487-1292.