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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
DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR THE PARKER THOMSON AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING LEGAL JOURNALISM IN FLORIDA AND THE SUSAN SPENCER-WENDEL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Florida Bar | Article | June 11, 2025
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Judiciary
BEFORE JUDGE TOREA SPOHR RESIGNED, SHE WAS REMOVED FROM A CHILD CUSTODY CASE BY THE SIXTH DCA
Lakeland Ledger | Article | June 10, 2025
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Legal Profession
GREG KEHOE RETURNS TO MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA AS U.S. ATTORNEY
News Channel 8 | Article | June 10, 2025
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Legislature
FLORIDA’S BALLOT BATTLE: NEW LAW SPARKS LEGAL SHOWDOWN
News Channel 8 | Article | June 10, 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.
June 12, 2025
A lawyer sits in a cave home, the only place he is allowed to live. His friend notices that most of his teeth are gone. They were smashed during brutal torture sessions punishing him for being an outspoken advocate. He looks gaunt and has hollow cheeks. Despite the inhumanity visited upon him, his spirit has…
June 12, 2025
Pursuant to Standing Board Policy 1.60, the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar publishes this notice of intent to consider the following items at its July 18 Board of governors meeting. This is governed by Rule 1-12.1, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. If approved by the board, most rules amendments must still be formally…
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