ORLANDO, Fla – Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law is gearing up for the incoming class with a specialized introduction to law school called Foundations for Law School Success. Foundations for Law School Success is a mandatory orientation intended to help new students build a strong foundation before the start of their rigorous…
ORLANDO, Fla –Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than five dozen appointments and reappointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions, the panels that recommend lawyers for judgeships. The appointees included Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law alum Andrew S. Ballentine (Class of 2015). He received his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of Florida. “I am…
FAMU Law’s Dean’s Advisory Council adds two new Members Jarian Lyons …
ORLANDO, Fla –Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law hosted its first “Next Generation Legal Summit” on Monday, July 1, at the law school. About one dozen Jones High School students participated in the one-day summit where they explored the legal system and learned how laws are made. In addition, participants were exposed to the…
ORLANDO, Fla.- FAMU Law’s Moot Court Team placed first at the Robert Orseck Memorial Moot Court Competition hosted by the Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar Association. In the final round, FAMU Law won against Stetson University College of Law. “We are proud of our team’s impressive effort in this challenging but rewarding…
Orlando, Fla –Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law received The Florida Bar Foundation’s 2019 Florida Pro Bono Law School Challenge Award for Outstanding Alumni Engagement. FAMU Law placed first in the alumni category. “We are delighted to know our graduates are making a significant difference in our communities by offering pro bono services…
Orlando, Fla.- The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Foundation announced an endowed scholarship to honor former Florida Senate Minority Leader Arthenia L. Joyner. Senator Joyner is a two-time alumna of Florida A&M University. She is a 1964 graduate with her B.S. in Political Science and a 1968 graduate of the FAMU College of Law. FAMU President…
Orlando, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law student Elliot Jackson has been selected to receive the Holland & Knight LLP Scholarship and Internship. As the 2019-2020 Holland & Knight Scholar, Jackson will receive full tuition. In addition, Holland & Knight has accepted Jackson as a summer associate for 2019. “Being selected as the…
Orlando, Fla –Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law Class of 2019 graduate Abigail Adkins has been selected for the 2019 Equal Justice Works Fellowship. This most prestigious and competitive post-graduate legal fellowship is made available to 76 new lawyers nationwide. “The Equal Justice Works Fellowship provides a great opportunity for fellows to work…
Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell to Host Professional Development Series at FAMU Law The law firm’s partners, associates and non-lawyer professionals will share valuable insights and skills training, enabling students to graduate “practice-ready” with real-life experience Orlando, Fla. (May 15, 2019) – Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell has partnered with Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law to present…
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