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Welcome to The Florida Bar!

Many resources are available through The Florida Bar to help with your law practice,
continuing education and health and wellness. So, let’s get started!

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 posted online every weekday.

  1. The Florida Bar

    FREE WEBINAR TO HELP ATTORNEYS PROTECT AGAINST CYBER BREACHES

    The Florida Bar | Article | February 10, 2025
  2. Legal Discipline

    A FLORIDA ATTORNEY USED CLIENT MONEY TO PAY A MERCEDES DEALER AND LA FITNESS, BAR SAYS

    Miami Herald | Article | February 09, 2025
  3. Legal Discipline

    CORAL GABLES LAWYER ACCUSED OF STALKING FELLOW ATTORNEY

    WPLG Local 10 | Article | February 07, 2025
  4. Judicial Discipline

    JUDGE GETS PUBLIC REPRIMAND FOR FAVORING COPS

    Daily Business Review | Article | February 07, 2025

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.

FAWL President Jessica Thomas advocates for authenticity in latest ‘On Civility’ podcast

Florida Association for Women Lawyers President Jessica Thomas stresses authenticity in the latest Standing Committee on Professionalism podcast “On Civility.” Available for free, the podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit including 1.0 hour of Professionalism CLE credit. Course # 8962. In the…

Free webinar to help attorneys protect against cyber breaches

The Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Committee will present a free CLE session aimed at helping attorneys understand and mitigate cybersecurity risks. The one-hour, “Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Law Firm Before a Cyber Breach Happens,” webinar is set for February 27 from noon to 1 p.m., Eastern, and is approved for (1) General and (1) Technology CLE…

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If you have member record or fee questions, email the Membership Department or call them directly at 850-561-5832.