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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 posted online every weekday.
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The Florida Bar
BAR PRESIDENT-ELECT CANDIDATES’ PLATFORM STATEMENTS
The Florida Bar | Article | January 21, 2026
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The Florida Bar
THE FLORIDA BAR BOARD OF GOVERNORS ELECTION BALLOT AVAILABLE ONLINE
Jacksonville Daily Record | Article | January 20, 2026
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Judiciary
APPOINTMENTS, OPENINGS AND APPLICATIONS FOR FLORIDA BENCHES IN EARLY 2026
Daily Business Review | Article | January 20, 2026
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United States Supreme Court
SUPREME COURT WILL DECIDE ON USE OF WARRANTS THAT COLLECT THE LOCATION HISTORY OF CELLPHONE USERS
Associated Press | Article | January 16, 2026
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.
January 21, 2026
Board of Governors members Paige Greenlee of Tampa and Jeff Rynor of Miami Beach have qualified as candidates for Florida Bar president-elect in the Bar’s 2026 elections. Voting begins February 27 and ballots must be received prior to midnight (EST), March 15. The winner will be sworn in as president-elect at the Annual Florida Bar...
January 21, 2026
Stephen R. Senn is the recipient of the 2026 Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award, the Supreme Court’s highest recognition of a private lawyer for pro bono service. The award will be presented by Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz in a January 22 ceremony streamed live by the Supreme Court of Florida. In the past...
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