The Florida Bar’s legal and civics education programming is overseen and directed by The Florida Bar Constitutional Judiciary Committee, which is charged with strengthening the public’s understanding of the role of the judicial branch of government, the Constitution, the rule of law, and the role of judges and juries in the administration of justice.
The Vote’s in Your Court is a resource for voters regarding judges and judicial elections. It includes the “Guide for Florida Voters,” an easy-to-read, nonpartisan brochure about the courts, the role of judges and the merit retention process. Here you’ll also find our merit retention poll, judicial candidate voluntary self-disclosure statements, and biographies of DCA judges and Florida Supreme Court justices in merit retention elections.
The Bar’s Benchmarks presentations promote the understanding of the role of the judicial branch of government; the Constitution; the rule of law; and the role judges, lawyers and juries play the administration of justice. There is no fee for this service. Groups can request a Benchmarks presentation through The Florida Bar Speakers Bureau. When prompted, select “Benchmarks” as your topic.
This competition, administered by the Bar’s Law Related Education Committee, is a two-part program that offers a unique opportunity to learn about the appellate process. Students write briefs and are invited to present oral argument before appellate judges in each of the six District Courts of Appeal based on a fictitious case. A statewide final round is held at the Florida Supreme Court.
Learn More About the High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition
Legal Survival Guide for high school or college students.
Florida Code of Judicial Conduct
