Volunteer to Hold a One-Hour Practice Session

The LREC is seeking volunteer appellate attorneys to hold one-hour practice sessions with this year’s participants. These sessions will allow students to practice their oral arguments and receive feedback prior to presenting before a three-judge DCA panel in the first round of the competition.

Sessions will be held during the first two weeks of February. Participant teams will select meeting dates and times based on the submitted volunteer availability. Once matched, attorneys are responsible for creating the Zoom links and sharing it with the team. Attorneys may lead sessions individually or in partnership with other attorneys. Attorneys are asked to keep all session details confidential until the competition concludes.

For more information, email LREC Staff Liaison Ruby Munguia.

Thank you for considering this opportunity!

Volunteer to Coach a Team

The Law Related Education Committee is seeking Florida Bar members to serve as attorney coaches for student teams. While coaches must be barred in Florida, they do not need to reside or practice within the same district as the school they are assigned to.

Each coach will be matched with a participating school as registrations are received. Schools may register up to two teams, with each team consisting of two student competitors (a total of four students per school). Coaches will provide guidance on brief writing and conduct practice sessions to prepare students for oral arguments.

The expected time commitment is a few hours per week, with a flexible schedule coordinated directly with the school’s sponsor. Coaching may be conducted virtually or in person, depending on preference and availability. This is a rewarding opportunity to mentor aspiring legal professionals and support the next generation of advocates.