Basic Skills Course Requirement FAQ
Where can I find a listing of dates and locations for the required courses?
See this link to the current list.
How often must I renew my deferment?
- Deferments no longer expire, thus renewal of a deferment is not needed.
Can I get an exemption from the Basic Skills Course Requirement?
- There is no exemption from taking Practicing with Professionalism, but there is an exemption from the three YLD courses. To receive an exemption, you must complete one of the Basic Skills Course Requirement Exemption Forms.
May I satisfy the BSCR by viewing a tape of the Practicing with Professionalism and the YLD Courses?
- For Practicing with Professionalism, you must attend a live seminar For the YLD courses, you may attend a video replay or live seminar that is scheduled by the Florida Bar.
When do I need to complete the Basic Skills Course Requirement?
- Practicing with Professionalism must be completed no sooner than 8 months prior to or no later than 12 months following admission to The Florida Bar.
- Three basic substantive CLE programs sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar must be completed by the end of member's initial continuing legal education requirement reporting cycle.