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19th Circuit JNC to hold judicial interviews October 20

Interviews to fill the vacancies resulting from resignation of 19th Circuit Court Judge Lawrence M. Mirman and the additional seat created pursuant to Senate Bill 2508 will be conducted in person on October 20 at the Martin County Courthouse, 4th Floor Conference Room on the Clerk of the Court side of the building down the […]

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July 2025 Florida Bar exam results

The Supreme Court of Florida releases the following Bar examination statistical information. These results reflect first-time, full-exam (Part A and Part B) test takers in Tampa on July 29-30. Results of any score impounded by the Supreme Court of Florida are not included. Here are the July 2025 scores: Click Here To Read The Full […]

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Legal Aid Society to host free legal clinic for Lee County seniors

With hurricane season well underway, residents know Southwest Florida will likely see severe weather before 2025 ends. That can also mean more storm-related legal headaches, from insurance disputes to contractor fraud. On October 15, Lee County Legal Aid Society will host its quarterly free legal clinic, Law at Collaboratory, sponsored by the AARP Foundation, for […]

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There is still time to register for Counsel to Counsel

Registration is ongoing for “Counsel to Counsel,” The Florida Bar’s free, app-based mentoring program. Registration runs through October 3. Matches will be announced in mid-October. A recent graduation ceremony for second-year participants drew dozens of beginning lawyers, veteran Bar leaders, and Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz to a Boca Raton ballroom. Click Here To Read The […]

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Protective orders, moot court, and the Public Employment Labor Relations Forum on Florida Bar News Briefs

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: A South Florida lawmaker renewing efforts to make it easier for domestic violence victims to obtain protective court orders. Registration is now open for The Florida Bar’s annual High School Appellate […]

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