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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
LEGAL SUPPORT FOR SENIORS: FREE ADVICE ON HURRICANE RECOVERY, HOUSING, AND MORE
The Florida Bar | Article | April 25, 2025
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Judicial Discipline
WHO IS BRETT M. WARONICKI? FLORIDA CIRCUIT JUDGE ARRESTED AFTER MARTIN COUNTY TRAFFIC STOP
TC Palm | Article | April 25, 2025
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Civil Justice
ONLINE SPORTS BETTING DEAL BETWEEN SEMINOLE TRIBE, FLORIDA FACES NEW CHALLENGE
News Service of Florida | Article | April 24, 2025
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Civil Justice
FEDERAL JUDGE RULES IN FAVOR OF JACKSONVILLE, REQUIRES STRIP CLUB DANCERS TO BE AT LEAST 21
Action News Jax | Article | April 24, 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.
April 25, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis on April 24 appointed Robert Ostrov of Wellington to serve as judge on the Hendry County Court. Ostrov has served as a general magistrate for the 20th Judicial Circuit since 2018 and has been the managing partner of the Law Offices of Robert L. Ostrov since 2007. He earned his bachelor’s degree…
April 25, 2025
Good news for Lee County residents who have unresolved issues stemming from hurricanes Ian in 2022 and Milton in 2024: registration is open for Law at the Library, the Lee County Legal Aid Society’s quarterly free legal clinic for area seniors in need of no-cost, limited legal advice for civil cases. This clinic offers guidance…
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