The primary purpose of the character and fitness screening before admission to The Florida Bar is to protect the public and safeguard the judicial system.
Library Director Colleen Skinner is a Notary and is available by appointment only. Email CSkinne4@ju.edu for availability.
U.S. Postal Service:
1891 Eider Court
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1750
FedEx, Priority USPS, or other delivery service:
1891 Eider Court
Tallahassee, FL 32308-4537
Note the different zip code
Telephone Number: (850) 487-1292
Calls are answered Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.
The Florida Board of Bar Examiners now requires all applicants to be fingerprinted electronically by IdentoGO by IDEMIA. There are 69 locations across the State of Florida.
Information on this guide was borrowed with permission from Florida International University's Law Library.
The Florida Board of Bar Examiners requires all persons seeking admission to the Florida Bar to prove their Character and Fitness. This process involves completing a lengthy online application with supporting documentation, answering all questions accurately and honestly.
The application questions are addressed individually in this guide. Some resources will answer more than one question. It is up to you to do the research necessary to provide the Florida Board of Bar Examiners your accurate answers to the application questions.
Remember, the most important thing is to be candid in your application and keep a detailed record of where you searched, when you searched and who you spoke to in case you cannot find the information and the Bar Examiners ask you about it later.
Useful Admissions Process Step by Step information regarding the Florida Bar application from the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. Choose your law school admission month and season.