- Earn a Bachelor’s Degree: Start by attending an undergraduate program and earning your bachelor’s degree.
- Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT): The LSAT is a standardized test required for admission to law school. Prepare well and aim for a competitive score.
- Attend Law School: Enroll in an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school and complete a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree program. This typically takes three years.
- Pass the Florida Bar Examination: The Florida Bar Examination consists of two parts:
- Part A: The Florida-prepared Examination
- Part B: The Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) You must pass both parts to become eligible for admission to The Florida Bar.
- Complete the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE): This ethics exam assesses your understanding of professional responsibility and ethical standards.
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