Board Certification
Board certification demonstrates a lawyer’s significant commitment to and experience in a specific field of law. Board-certified lawyers have dedicated themselves to a heightened level of excellence through character, professionalism, ethics, and credibility in the practice of law.
WHO MAY APPLY:
Minimum standards for certification include:
| International Law | International Litigation and Arbitration |
|---|---|
| Practice of law for at least five years, in either the United States or abroad, or four years with an LL.M. in international law or a related field | Practice of law for at least five years |
| Substantial involvement in the specialty of international law ⎯ 50% or more ⎯ during each of the three years immediately preceding application | Substantial involvement in the specialty of international litigation and arbitration during the three years immediately preceding application |
| 60 hours of approved international law certification continuing legal education in the three years immediately preceding application | Substantial involvement in a minimum of 16 contested international litigation and arbitration matters during the eight years immediately preceding application |
| Peer review | 50 hours of approved continuing legal education in the field of international litigation and arbitration in the five years immediately preceding application |
| A written examination | Peer review |
| A written examination |
WHEN TO APPLY:
| International Law | International Litigation and Arbitration |
|---|---|
| Application period runs July 1 – October 31 of a given year. Applications must be postmarked by October 31. |
Application period runs September 1 – October 31 of a given year. Applications must be postmarked by October 31. |
| Exam takes place in March | Exam takes place in May |
STUDY MATERIALS
The International Law Section’s International Law Deskbook is a great resource for those seeking Board certification. The Deskbook covers a broad range of topics including business transactions, litigation, estate planning, and internet cyber law, among others, and is an essential resource for any lawyer to navigate international legal issues in day-to-day practice.
For more information and to apply to become Board certified in International Law or International Litigation and Arbitration, visit The Florida Bar page:
