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City County and Local Government Law Certification

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60 hours of approved city, county and local government law certification continuing legal education in the three years immediately preceding application; Peer review; and, A written examination.

About Florida Bar Board Certification

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Florida Bar Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency and helps consumers identify specialists in various areas of law.

Certification Areas, Applications & Requirements - The Florida Bar

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Select an area below to find a summary of requirements for board certification; application and re-certification information; exam specifications (including format and scoring); committee information, and much more.

Construction Law Certification

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Minimum standards for construction law certification, provided in Rule 6-24.3, include: Practice of law for at least five years; Substantial involvement in the specialty of construction law – 40% or more – during the three years immediately preceding application;

Resources for Board Certified Attorneys

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Certification Digital Badges for Law Firms. Board Certification Zoom Backgrounds. CLE Forms & Information. Board Certification Talking Points. Certified Lawyer on Call (CLOC) Board Certification Rack Card. Board Certification Rack Card, Spanish version. Rack Card Order Form. Media Relations 101.

Basic Skills Course Requirement FAQ

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There two phases to the BSCR (Rule 6-12.3). They are: Phase I: Completion of Practicing with Professionalism (PWP) within the first year of admission to The Florida Bar. Phase II: Completion of 21 credit hours of basic level courses within the first three years of admission to The Florida Bar.Basic level courses that comply with the BSCR requirement will begin with the term “Basic” in its ...

Civil Trial Law Certification

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Minimum standards for civil trial law certification, provided in Rule 6-4.3, include: Practice of law for at least five years; Substantial involvement in the specialty of civil trial law — 50% or more — during the three years immediately preceding application;

Board of Legal Specialization and Education Rules & Policies

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In pursuit of that mission, the BLSE oversees the award of board certification, evaluates and accredits continuing legal education, and ensures all Florida Bar members comply with the educational requirements established by the Supreme Court of Florida.

The Florida Bar Board Certification – What It’s About

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Board certification is a voluntary program for lawyers. Approved by The Florida Supreme Court and established in 1982 board certification is administered by The Florida Bar to help the public choose a lawyer.