FLORIDA BAR EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Core Domains
*- Constitutional Law (Federal and Florida)*
- Contracts and Sales
*- Criminal Law and Procedure*
*- Evidence*
*- Real Property*
*- Torts*
*- Florida Civil and Criminal Procedure*
*- Professional Responsibility and Ethics*
*- Business Entities (Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs)*
- Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates
This comprehensive assessment is designed to evaluate mastery of legal knowledge and practical decision-
making skills essential for admission to the Florida Bar. The exam tests both foundational black-letter law
and Florida-specific legal distinctions that differentiate Florida practice from other jurisdictions. Candidates
will encounter multiple-choice questions and scenario-based problems that require application of legal
principles to realistic fact patterns commonly encountered in legal practice. Emphasis is placed on real-world
application, statutory interpretation, regulatory compliance, and professional judgment. The assessment
covers critical areas including constitutional protections, civil and criminal procedure, evidence rules, tort
liability, contract enforcement, property rights, business organization, estate planning, and the ethical
obligations governing attorney conduct under the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
Section One: Questions 1–100
,Question 1
Under the Florida Constitution, what is the maximum initial term for a judge appointed to fill a vacancy in a
state court position?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. Until the next general election
D. The remainder of the unexpired term
🟢 C. Until the next general election
🔴 RATIONALE: Under Article V, Section 11 of the Florida Constitution, an appointed judge serves until the
next general election occurring more than one year after the appointment, at which point they must stand for
retention election. The appointment lasts only until that election, not for a fixed term or the remainder of the
unexpired term.
Question 2
In a Florida civil case, what is the proper time limit for serving a motion for summary judgment?
A. At least 30 days before the hearing
B. At least 20 days before the hearing
C. At least 60 days before the hearing
D. At least 45 days before the hearing
🟢 B. At least 20 days before the hearing
,🔴 RATIONALE: Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.510(c) requires that a motion for summary judgment be
served at least 20 days before the time fixed for the hearing. This differs from federal rule which requires 30
days.
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT a protected class under Florida's Private Sector Employment Discrimination
statute?
A. Race
B. Age (40 and over)
C. Sexual orientation
D. Gender
🟢 C. Sexual orientation
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida Statute § 760.10 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age (40+), disability, and marital status. Sexual orientation is not explicitly included in Florida's private
sector employment discrimination statute, though it may be protected under federal interpretation.
Question 4
Under Florida law, what is the statute of limitations for filing a negligence action?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years
D. 3 years
, 🟢 B. 4 years
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida Statute § 95.11(3)(a) establishes a 4-year statute of limitations for negligence actions.
This was amended from 2 years to 4 years for general negligence, though medical malpractice remains 2 years.
Question 5
In Florida criminal procedure, what is the maximum time a defendant arrested without a warrant can be held
before a probable cause determination must be made?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 72 hours
🟢 C. 48 hours
🔴 RATIONALE: Under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.130 and County Court v. Oliver, a defendant
arrested without a warrant must receive a probable cause determination within 48 hours of arrest, excluding
weekends and holidays.
Question 6
Which Florida rule governs judicial advertising and social media use by judges?
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Core Domains
*- Constitutional Law (Federal and Florida)*
- Contracts and Sales
*- Criminal Law and Procedure*
*- Evidence*
*- Real Property*
*- Torts*
*- Florida Civil and Criminal Procedure*
*- Professional Responsibility and Ethics*
*- Business Entities (Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs)*
- Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates
This comprehensive assessment is designed to evaluate mastery of legal knowledge and practical decision-
making skills essential for admission to the Florida Bar. The exam tests both foundational black-letter law
and Florida-specific legal distinctions that differentiate Florida practice from other jurisdictions. Candidates
will encounter multiple-choice questions and scenario-based problems that require application of legal
principles to realistic fact patterns commonly encountered in legal practice. Emphasis is placed on real-world
application, statutory interpretation, regulatory compliance, and professional judgment. The assessment
covers critical areas including constitutional protections, civil and criminal procedure, evidence rules, tort
liability, contract enforcement, property rights, business organization, estate planning, and the ethical
obligations governing attorney conduct under the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
Section One: Questions 1–100
,Question 1
Under the Florida Constitution, what is the maximum initial term for a judge appointed to fill a vacancy in a
state court position?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. Until the next general election
D. The remainder of the unexpired term
🟢 C. Until the next general election
🔴 RATIONALE: Under Article V, Section 11 of the Florida Constitution, an appointed judge serves until the
next general election occurring more than one year after the appointment, at which point they must stand for
retention election. The appointment lasts only until that election, not for a fixed term or the remainder of the
unexpired term.
Question 2
In a Florida civil case, what is the proper time limit for serving a motion for summary judgment?
A. At least 30 days before the hearing
B. At least 20 days before the hearing
C. At least 60 days before the hearing
D. At least 45 days before the hearing
🟢 B. At least 20 days before the hearing
,🔴 RATIONALE: Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.510(c) requires that a motion for summary judgment be
served at least 20 days before the time fixed for the hearing. This differs from federal rule which requires 30
days.
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT a protected class under Florida's Private Sector Employment Discrimination
statute?
A. Race
B. Age (40 and over)
C. Sexual orientation
D. Gender
🟢 C. Sexual orientation
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida Statute § 760.10 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age (40+), disability, and marital status. Sexual orientation is not explicitly included in Florida's private
sector employment discrimination statute, though it may be protected under federal interpretation.
Question 4
Under Florida law, what is the statute of limitations for filing a negligence action?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years
D. 3 years
, 🟢 B. 4 years
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida Statute § 95.11(3)(a) establishes a 4-year statute of limitations for negligence actions.
This was amended from 2 years to 4 years for general negligence, though medical malpractice remains 2 years.
Question 5
In Florida criminal procedure, what is the maximum time a defendant arrested without a warrant can be held
before a probable cause determination must be made?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 72 hours
🟢 C. 48 hours
🔴 RATIONALE: Under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.130 and County Court v. Oliver, a defendant
arrested without a warrant must receive a probable cause determination within 48 hours of arrest, excluding
weekends and holidays.
Question 6
Which Florida rule governs judicial advertising and social media use by judges?
