Are you a college student thinking of applying to law school, or a current law school student preparing to seek admissions to the Florida Bar?  If you are, this is one of the most important opportunities of your life and you need to think carefully in proceeding with the application process.

In order to become a member of the Florida Bar, the Florida Board of Bar Examiners requires that all applicants produce satisfactory evidence of good moral character, an adequate knowledge of the standards and ideals of the profession, and proof that the applicant is otherwise fit to take the oath and perform the obligations and responsibilities of an attorney.

The Rules of the Florida Supreme Court Relating to Admission to the Bar state that:
1-14.1 Purpose. The primary purposes of the character and fitness investigation before admission to The Florida Bar are to protect the public and safeguard the judicial system.
1-14.2 Responsibility. The Board must ensure that each applicant has met the requirements of the rules with regard to character and fitness, education, and technical competence prior to recommending an applicant for admission.

The Board will review your bar application compare it with your law school application, and undertake a thorough investigation of your background.  With this in mind, you may want to consult with us in how to fill out these applications.

In the event the Board has some questions about your background, whether due to financial mismanagement, alleged drug or alcohol abuse, mental illness or a history or criminal or disciplinary proceedings, you should contact an attorney to help present you in the best light and to help make sure you are being completely candid through the entire process.

We have successfully represented many law students as they went through this trying and difficult process.