R. Regulating Fla. Bar 21-3.1 · 21-3. CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
Text — October 1, 2026 edition
(a) Basic Skills Course Requirement. A lawyer certified to practice law in Florida as a military spouse must complete the basic skills course requirement as set forth in subchapter 6-12 of these rules within 6 months of initial certification.
(b) Exemption and Deferment. A lawyer certified to practice law in Florida as a military spouse is not eligible for exemption from or deferral of the basic skills course requirement.
(c) Florida Legal Professionalism Course. A lawyer certified to practice law in Florida as a military spouse must complete the 2-credit hour Florida Legal Professionalism Course required in rule 6-10.3(b) within 1 year after certification and must complete the current approved Florida Legal Professionalism Course within 3 years after certification.
(d) Minimum Ongoing Requirement. A lawyer certified to practice law in Florida as a military spouse must complete 10 hours of continuing legal education during each year the authorization is renewed, including 1 hour of technology and 2 hours of legal ethics, professionalism, substance use disorder, or mental health and wellness each year.
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History
Added July 19, 2018, effective September 17, 2018, (249 So.3d 1256); amended March 3, 2022, effective May 2, 2022 (SC20-1467) ; amended February 2, 2023, effective April 3, 2023 (SC22-1291); amended February 29, 2024, effective January 8, 2024 (SC23-1412); amended April 16, 2026, effective June 15, 2026 (SC2025-1172).
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