ORLANDO, Fla –Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law alumna Amber Johnson (Class of 2009) has been hired as the first-ever manager of Diversity, Racial Reconciliation, and Tolerance for the City of Charleston, South Carolina. The Diversity, Racial Reconciliation, and Tolerance manager position was created as part of the Slavery Apology Resolution passed by…
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…
Orlando, Fla –The 15th Annual Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law Hooding Ceremony took place at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, May 11, 2019, where more than 120 candidates ceremoniously received the doctoral hood for the juris doctor degree.
Orlando, Fla –The 15th Annual Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law Hooding Ceremony will take place at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, May 11, 2019, where more than 120 candidates will ceremoniously receive the doctoral hood for the juris doctor degree. The ceremony will recognize graduates and candidates from…
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