When Does Florida Switch to the NextGen Bar Exam?
- Exam today
- Administers its own bar exam today
- First NextGen administration
- July 2028
- July 25–26, 2028 (expected; NCBE has not published this date yet)
- NextGen passing score
- TBA
- NCBE recommends 610–620
- MPRE
- Required
Florida specifics: FBE now; adds 4-hr state component; no NextGen transfers before Jul 2028.
Florida administers its own bar exam today rather than the UBE, and adopts the NextGen bar exam with the July 2028 administration (July 25–26, 2028 (expected; NCBE has not published this date yet)).
That date decides which exam you study for. Candidates sitting in Florida before July 2028 take the current exam; from July 2028 onward, the NextGen format applies. If your timeline could cross the switch — say a first attempt on the old exam and a retake after — factor in that the two formats reward different preparation.
Florida has not announced its NextGen passing score yet. NCBE recommends setting it between 610 and 620 on the 500–750 scale — a sensible planning target in the meantime.
Adoption status sourced from NCBE’s decisions-by-jurisdiction page, NCBE’s Florida listing and its 2026 Comprehensive Guide (Charts 7 and 17), checked on September 20, 2026. Registration windows, fees, and character & fitness requirements are set by the Florida Board of Bar Examiners — always confirm deadlines with them directly.
Florida deadlines, fees and requirements
Taken from NCBE’s Florida listing and its 2026 Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements, checked on September 20, 2026. Boards change these without notice, so treat the board’s own site as the final word.
Application deadlines
NCBE does not list filing deadlines for Florida; the Florida Board of Bar Examiners publishes them on its own site.
Fees
NCBE’s UBE fee chart does not cover Florida; the Florida Board of Bar Examiners publishes its fee schedule. NCBE separately charges a $149 technology fee for the NextGen UBE.
Score portability
- Transferred NextGen UBE scores: Yes from July 2028, minimum TBA.
- Transferred legacy UBE scores: No.
Florida will not accept NextGen transfer scores earned from any NextGen examination administered before July 2028.
State requirement, MPRE and the board
Jurisdiction-specific requirement for NextGen admission: Yes. A four-hour state component comprised of essays and multiple-choice questions will be administered the day before the NextGen UBE.
MPRE: required, minimum score 80.
Florida Board of Bar Examiners. Tippin-Moore Building 1891 Eider Ct. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1750 Phone: (850) 487-1292 Fax: (850) 414-6822
Preparing for the NextGen format
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Florida FAQs
Quick answers
When does Florida first offer the NextGen bar exam?
July 2028 — the administration runs July 25–26, 2028 (expected; NCBE has not published this date yet). Registration windows are set by the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, so confirm deadlines with them directly.
What is the NextGen bar exam passing score in Florida?
Not announced yet. NCBE recommends jurisdictions set passing between 610 and 620 on the 500–750 scale, so treat 615 as a planning midpoint until Florida publishes its score.
Do I need the MPRE for admission in Florida?
Yes — Florida requires the MPRE.
What do I take if I sit the bar in Florida before July 2028?
Florida's current bar exam. FBE now; adds 4-hr state component; no NextGen transfers before Jul 2028.
Does Florida accept transferred NextGen UBE scores?
Yes, from July 2028, at a minimum transferred score of TBA. Florida will not accept NextGen transfer scores earned from any NextGen examination administered before July 2028.
What is the Florida-specific requirement for NextGen admission?
A four-hour state component comprised of essays and multiple-choice questions will be administered the day before the NextGen UBE.
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