Ep 034 - February 2026 Florida Bar Exam WildCard Essay Predictions

The Bar Exam Drills Podcast is back with Episode 034, focusing on wildcard essay predictions for the February 2026 Florida Bar Exam. In this episode, we dive deep into juvenile law and criminal law topics that could appear on your upcoming exam, analyzing patterns from recent Florida Bar essays to help you study smarter, not harder.

We start by examining juvenile law predictions, specifically looking at essays 719 and 216. The key focus areas include juvenile sentencing, trying juveniles as adults, and how these topics crossover with criminal law, Florida constitutional law, and evidence. While juvenile law hasn't been heavily tested recently, understanding the adult certification process and sentencing guidelines remains crucial for any wildcard scenario.

The bulk of this episode breaks down criminal law and criminal procedure essay patterns from recent exams. We walk through essays 725, 724, 224, 223, 722, 222, and 721, identifying critical topics like murder defenses, accessory liability, search and seizure, Miranda rights, right to counsel, double jeopardy, and suppression of evidence. You'll notice that pure criminal law essays are rare—most criminal essays include significant criminal procedure components, so you need to prepare for both.

Special attention is given to topics that haven't appeared recently but are due for testing, including double jeopardy (essay 222) and the comprehensive burglary/murder/arson question (essay 722). We also highlight Florida-specific rules like the unique Florida conspiracy doctrine that you absolutely need to know.

Whether you're using the Bar Exam Drills app or studying from outlines, this episode gives you actionable insights on where to focus your limited study time. Screenshot the essay numbers mentioned and review them in detail—these patterns could be the difference between passing and falling short.

Good luck with your February 2026 Florida Bar Exam preparation. Drop any questions in the comments and we'll make sure to answer them.