FL Bar case studies
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The Florida Bar Examination is the admission examination administered under the authority of the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, an administrative agency of the Supreme Court of Florida. Because admission to the practice of law in Florida is a judicial function, the Board screens applicants for character and fitness and requires proof of good moral character in addition to successful completion of the examination. The FL Bar case studies are 5 cases and about 2,980 words.
1The Revocable Trust and the Elective Share
Ruth, a Florida resident, executed a will in 2019 leaving her entire estate to her two children. In 2021 she created a revocable inter vivos trust, funded it with 900,000 of securities, and named the same two children as beneficiaries.
675 words, about 3 min2Rear-End Collision and the Seatbelt Defense
Maria is driving southbound on a four-lane road in Florida at 45 mph in the right lane. A delivery van driven by Omar, who is texting, fails to brake and rear-ends Maria's car at approximately 40 mph.
558 words, about 3 min3The Hearsay Within the Hearsay
Pat is prosecuted for aggravated battery. The state calls Wanda, who testifies that she heard a bystander named Leo shout, "Pat just stabbed the guy with a bottle!" immediately after the fight.
600 words, about 3 min4The Contract That Was Never Signed
Grayson, a Florida homeowner, emails a general contractor, BuildCo, asking for a quote to renovate a kitchen. BuildCo emails back a detailed proposal: scope of work, a price of 68,000, a start date of March 1, and a signature block.
559 words, about 3 min5The Traffic Stop and the Inventory Search
Officer Tran stops Devon for a burned-out taillight at 11 p.m. As Tran approaches, he sees Devon make a furtive movement toward the glove box.
588 words, about 3 min