R. Regul. Fl. Bar 6-3.1

As amended through January 1, 2025

Rule 6-3.1 - ADMINISTRATION

The board of legal specialization and education shall have the authority and responsibility to administer the program for regulation of certification including:

(a) recommending to the board of governors areas in which certificates may be granted and providing procedures by which such areas may be determined, refined, or eliminated;

(b) recommending to the board of governors minimum, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory standards concerning education, experience, proficiency, and other relevant matters for granting certificates in areas of certification;

(c) providing procedures for the investigation and testing of the qualifications of applicants and certificate holders;

(d) awarding certificates to qualified applicants;

(e) encouraging law schools, the continuing legal education committee of The Florida Bar, voluntary bar associations, and other continuing legal education entities to develop and maintain a program of continuing legal education to meet the standards described by the plan;

(f) cooperating with other agencies of The Florida Bar in establishing and enforcing standards of professional conduct necessary for the recognition and regulation of certification;

(g) cooperating with the standing committee on specialization of the American Bar Association and with the agencies in other states engaged in the regulation of legal specialization;

(h) establishing policies, procedures, and appropriate fees to evaluate and accredit lawyer certifying organizations and programs;

(i) reporting as required, but at least annually, to the board of governors on the status and conditions of the plan;

(j) determining standards, rules, and regulations to implement these rules in accordance with the minimum standards prescribed by the Supreme Court of Florida; and

(k) delegating to The Florida Bar staff any of the administrative responsibilities of the board of legal specialization and education providing said board retains responsibility for staff decisions.

R. Regul. Fl. Bar 6-3.1

Amended effective 10/29/1987 (515 So.2d 977); 9/21/1989, effective 10/1/1989 (548 So.2d 1120); 7/23/1992, effective 1/1/1993 (605 So.2d 252); 5/20/2004 (SC03-705), (875 So.2d 448).