Preparing for the Bar: Know What's on the Bar Examination

The Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), given on the last Wednesday in February and in July, tests the following subjects: 

  • Contracts 
  • Criminal Law & Procedure 
  • Evidence 
  • Federal Civil Procedure 
  • Real Property 
  • Torts 
  • U.S. Constitutional Law 

Know What's on the Bar Examination

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  • Florida

    The Florida portion, given on the last Tuesday in February and in July, has questions taken from the following areas of Law: 

    • Florida Constitutional Law 
    • Florida Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure 
    • Florida Rules of Judicial Administration (Rules 2.051, 2.060 and 2.160) 
    • U.S. Constitutional Law 
    • Chapters 4 & 5 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar (Professional Conduct) 
    • Business Entities (Corporations and Partnerships) 
    • Contracts 
    • Criminal Law 
    • Evidence 
    • Family Law 
    • Real Property 
    • Torts 
    • Trusts 
    • Wills & Administration of Estates 
    • Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code (Negotiable Instruments) 
    • Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (Secured Transactions) 
    • Juvenile Delinquency 
    • Juvenile Dependency 

Subjects tested vary in other jurisdictions. Consult the websites of the various jurisdictions in order to know what areas may be tested. See Guide to Bar Admissions in the 50 States. 

In addition to the corresponding Doctrinal classes for the subjects above, the Law School offers Topics: MBE & Topics: Writing for the Bar available in the final semester of enrollment to help prepare all students during law school.   

During Bar Prep, the Law School provides a comprehensive Bar Success Program that includes alumni bar mentors, skills and content workshops, as well as study breaks and wellness resources.   More information is provided during a student’s final semester at the law school. 

Miami Law Library Bar Exam Prep Resources

The library has put together a Lib Guide with resources on previous bar exams, study materials (print & digital) that are available in the library, as well as other important information.

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