The Changing Face of the Florida Bar Exam and Why It Is Time to Get a Florida Bar Exam MBE & UBE Testing Institute Tutor

Yesterday, the Florida bar exam results came out and, as we know, it was the lowest pass rate in recent memory. For February 2017, the pass rate for first time takers was 57.7%, for February 2016, the pass rate for first time taker was 58.4%.  For February 2015,  the pass rate was 64% and in February 2014, the pass rate was 71.8%. These statistics only reflect first time takers.  The repeat taker pass rate was shockingly much lower.

We have never seen the pass rate of law schools like we saw yesterday. Out of 11 schools, 6 schools were below the state average.  Florida Coastal was 25% and St. Thomas was 44.7%, an outrageously low pass rate.  The non-Florida law schools were 41%.

Why were the scores so low?

There is a combination of reasons.  First, the MBE.  We have seen changes in the last couple of bar exam cycles that have caused the mean average to now drop to 134 nationwide.  With Florida’s standard to pass the MBE at 136, it is extremely hard to get that magical 136 when the mean average is just 134.  It makes the repeat bar exam taker’s task almost impossible without help from a MBE & UBE Testing Institute Tutor.  Secondly, let’s look at the Florida section of the bar exam.  Everyone was surprised by the complexity of the subject matter tested. 

We are seeing the changing face of the Florida bar exam.

Obtaining a MBE & UBE Testing Institute Florida bar exam tutor will help you pass. Many students who are repeat bar takers need a bar exam coach to help them improve their writing and analytical skills so they can properly navigate through the Florida bar exam. Remember, the Florida bar exam is unique and more difficult to pass than other jurisdictions. This structured, personalized program is the key to passing the bar for repeat takers.


Never give up.  Make your dreams come true. Contact the MBE & UBE Testing Institute for help in passing the Florida bar exam in July.

The MBE & UBE Testing Institute knows that taking the bar exam as a repeat taker can be an isolating experience. The MBE & UBE Testing Institute helps the student keep motivated and confident through interaction with an MBE & UBE Testing Institute’s bar tutor.

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