Lawyer applicants are being sought to fill one vacancy on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. The Board of Governors will be selecting three nominees for one lawyer vacancy at its Aug. 13 meeting. The nominations will then be forwarded to the Florida Supreme Court to fill the remainder of a five-year term commencing immediately and expiring on Oct. 31, 2008.
Attorney members must have been a member of The Florida Bar for at least five years. They must be practicing lawyers with scholarly attainments and have an affirmative interest in legal education and requirements for admission to the Bar. Appointment or election to the bench at any level of the court system will disqualify any applicant. Law professors or trustees are ineligible.
Board members of the Bar Examiners must be able to attend approximately 10 meetings a year in various Florida locations. Members volunteer 300 or more hours per year on Board business depending on committee assignments. Actual travel expenses connected with the meetings and examinations are reimbursed.
Persons interested in applying for the vacancy may download the application for special appointment from the Bar’s website, or should contact The Florida Bar at 850 561-5600, Ext. 5757, to obtain the proper application form. Applications may also be obtained by writing the Executive Director, The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson St., Tallahassee 32399-2300. Completed applications must be received no later than the close of business Friday, July 16. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application. The Board of Governors will review all applications and may request telephone or personal interviews.