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Three Section Memberships, On Us
You can choose three complimentary sections for your first year of Bar membership! Visit our Sections page to learn more about the different practices of law that are featured and go to the MyFloridaBar Member Portal to join today.
Basic Skills Course Requirement At a Glance
Requirement
- Phase 1: Practicing with Professionalism course
- Phase 2: 21 credits of mandatory Basic Skills Course Requirement (BSCR) courses
When it’s due
- Phase 1: Within 1 year of admission to The Florida Bar
- Phase 2: Within 3 years of admission to The Florida Bar
BSCR phases 1 and 2 are completed once, while a member’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) cycle last for three years. Basic skills courses count toward your first CLE requirement. Read the CLER FAQ to learn more.
News and Information About and For Lawyers
Daily News Summary
The Daily News Summary is a roundup of law-related news from across the state sent direct to your inbox, five days a week.
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The Florida Bar
SUPREME COURT APPROVES FFLA’S RESERVES PLAN
The Florida Bar | Article | October 11, 2024
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Judiciary
ON THE BALLOT: ONE JUDGESHIP AND APPELLATE COURT RETENTION
Jacksonville Daily Record | Article | October 11, 2024
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Florida Supreme Court
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT REJECTS CHALLENGE OF DESANTIS ANTI-ABORTION AMENDMENT AD
USA Today Network – Florida | Article | October 10, 2024
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Legal Profession
EVEN AFTER AN INTEREST RATE CUT, FLA. LAWYERS EXPECT BANKRUPTCY FILINGS TO KEEP RISING
Daily Business Review | Article | October 09, 2024
The Florida Bar News
The Florida Bar News is the primary means by which The Florida Bar communicates topical information to its members. Stories are posted daily.
October 11, 2024
The Supreme Court has approved an FFLA request to set aside nearly $143 million in a special reserve while the group formerly known as The Florida Bar Foundation distributes nearly $95 million in IOTA funds to legal aid organizations by a December 31 deadline. Justices noted that FFLA’s proposed distribution of $94,832,278 to qualified grantee…
October 11, 2024
As the deadline approaches, Florida lawyers must prepare for an important regulatory shift: the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is now accepting beneficial ownership information reports. Under the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act, companies operating in the U.S. are required to disclose key ownership information, and attorneys will play a crucial…
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