Apply to Become a Leadership Academy Fellow
Participation in the Leadership Academy requires a commitment of time and money. A tuition fee of $500 is due upon acceptance into the Academy and fellows are also responsible for their travel expenses and accommodations while at meetings. Discuss this application with your employer and together review the program requirements.
Once you start the application, you will not be able to save it and resume your progress later. With that in mind, collect the following before you begin:
- Contact information for two references.
- Up to two letters of recommendation (neither of which can be from your supervisor/employer).
- A high-resolution (300 DPI) professional photograph for media release.
This application includes three essay questions, which you may want to draft before you begin. AI-generated responses are not allowed. Include in your answers any situations in which you worked with other people in furtherance of a group objective, overcame a significant challenge, or advocated for and/or achieved a change benefitting a group or the community generally. In 250 words or fewer, per question, describe:
- Why you want to participate in the Leadership Academy, what you expect to gain from the experience, and how your selection would contribute to the Academy’s mission;
- Your suggestions to facilitate collaboration among attorneys to increase involvement in the legal profession; and
- The qualities that are most important for leadership positions in The Florida Bar or other organizations.