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2017‐2018
CATALOG
Table of Contents
ACADEMIC CALENDARS ................................................................................................................................................. 1
J.D. PROGRAM .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
LL.M. IN GENERAL LAW STUDIES .............................................................................................................................. 3
LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS ....................................................................................................... 6
LL.M. IN U.S. LAW FOR INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS .................................................................................................. 7
MISSION STATEMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 8
A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN ........................................................................................................................................ 9
OUR VISION OF LEGAL EDUCATION ............................................................................................................................. 11
FLORIDA COASTAL SCHOOL OF LAW ........................................................................................................................... 12
CAMPUS FACILITY AND SECURITY ........................................................................................................................... 12
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP OR LEGAL CONTROL................................................................................................. 13
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA.............................................................................................................................................. 14
J.D. PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT .............................................................................................................. 16
INDIVIDUAL CAREER COUNSELING ......................................................................................................................... 16
DIVERSITY initiatives ............................................................................................................................................... 18
EMPLOYER OUTREACH............................................................................................................................................ 18
WORKSHOPS ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
EMPLOYER PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................................... 19
OTHER INITIATIVES ................................................................................................................................................. 20
CPD RESOURCES ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
PARTNERSHIPS........................................................................................................................................................ 23
LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER ........................................................................................................................... 24
LIBRARY................................................................................................................................................................... 24
TECHNOLOGY.......................................................................................................................................................... 25
J.D. PROGRAM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................. 26
SELECTION OF STUDENTS ....................................................................................................................................... 26
APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 26
SEAT DEPOSIT ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
TRANSFER STUDENTS .............................................................................................................................................. 27
FOREIGN STUDENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 28
AUDITORS ............................................................................................................................................................... 28
ACADEMIC STANDARDS ............................................................................................................................................... 29
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ANONYMOUS GRADING ......................................................................................................................................... 29
ELIGIBILITY TO CONTINUE ....................................................................................................................................... 29
ACADEMIC HONORS PROGRAM .................................................................................................................................. 31
CODES OF STUDENT CONDUCT ................................................................................................................................... 32
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR J.D. STUDENTS .................................................................................................... 33
JURIS DOCTOR DEGREE ........................................................................................................................................... 33
DUAL‐DEGREE PROGRAM ....................................................................................................................................... 33
3/3 PROGRAM......................................................................................................................................................... 35
HONORS DEGREE .................................................................................................................................................... 36
ADMISSION TO THE BAR .............................................................................................................................................. 37
EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 38
OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL ............................................................................................................................................ 38
INSIDE THE SCHOOL................................................................................................................................................ 38
J.D. PROGRAM FINANCIAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 39
TUITION AND FEES .................................................................................................................................................. 39
WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS ............................................................................................................................... 40
ORDER OF REFUNDS FOR STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL AID ................................................................................... 41
FEDERAL POLICY FOR RETURN OF TITLE IV AID ...................................................................................................... 41
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ...................................................................................................................... 41
FEDERAL GRADUATE PLUS LOAN ............................................................................................................................ 42
FEDERAL WORK STUDY ........................................................................................................................................... 43
BAR STUDY LOAN .................................................................................................................................................... 43
COASTAL LAW SCHOLARSHIPS ................................................................................................................................ 44
CREDIT HOUR POLICY AND DEFINITION OF HOUR .................................................................................................. 45
DISTANCE EDUCATION ............................................................................................................................................ 46
ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................................... 47
STUDENT LIFE.......................................................................................................................................................... 47
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES .......................................................................................................... 47
ACADEMIC RELATED STUDENT ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................. 49
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ................................................................................................................................ 51
COMPLAINTS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION ................................................................................................................... 51
NON‐DISCRIMINATION POLICY .................................................................................................................................... 52
CURRICULUM ............................................................................................................................................................... 53
COURSE NUMBERING ............................................................................................................................................. 53
PART‐TIME EVENING ................................................................................................................................................... 54
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ACCELERATED PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................ 55
SUMMER ADMITS........................................................................................................................................................ 56
J.D. COURSE LOAD ....................................................................................................................................................... 57
REQUIRED COURSES ............................................................................................................................................... 57
ELECTIVE COURSES ................................................................................................................................................. 62
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AND AREAS OF CONCENTRATION .................................................................................. 62
CLINICAL PROGRAMS AND EXTERNSHIPS ............................................................................................................... 71
ADVANCED SEMINARS............................................................................................................................................ 74
DESCRIPTION OF COURSES ..................................................................................................................................... 74
NON‐JD PROGRAMS .................................................................................................................................................... 75
LL.M. IN GENERAL LAW STUDIES ................................................................................................................................. 76
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 77
CURRICULUM .......................................................................................................................................................... 78
TUITION................................................................................................................................................................... 79
REFUND POLICY ...................................................................................................................................................... 79
TRANSFER ............................................................................................................................................................... 80
LL.M. IN U.S. LAW FOR INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS ..................................................................................................... 81
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 82
CURRICULUM .......................................................................................................................................................... 85
TUITION................................................................................................................................................................... 86
REFUND POLICY ...................................................................................................................................................... 86
TRANSFER ............................................................................................................................................................... 87
LL.M. AND CERTIFICATE IN LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION .................................................................................. 88
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ‐ LL.M. PROGRAM ................................................................................................... 89
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ‐ CERTIFICATE PROGRAM ....................................................................................... 90
CURRICULUM – CERTIFICATE PROGRAM ................................................................................................................ 91
CURRICULUM – LL.M. Program............................................................................................................................... 92
TUITION................................................................................................................................................................... 93
REFUND POLICY ...................................................................................................................................................... 93
TRANSFER ............................................................................................................................................................... 93
LL.M. IN HEALTH LAW .................................................................................................................................................. 94
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 94
CURRICULUM .......................................................................................................................................................... 95
TUITION................................................................................................................................................................... 95
REFUND POLICY ...................................................................................................................................................... 96
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TRANSFER ............................................................................................................................................................... 96
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN LAW ..................................................................................................................................... 97
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 97
CURRICULUM .......................................................................................................................................................... 97
TUITION................................................................................................................................................................... 97
REFUND POLICY ...................................................................................................................................................... 97
TRANSFER ............................................................................................................................................................... 98
ADMINISTRATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 99
FACULTY..................................................................................................................................................................... 105
APPENDIX A ............................................................................................................................................................... 110
APPENDIX B ............................................................................................................................................................... 143
FLORIDA COASTAL SCHOOL OF LAW
8787 Baypine Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
904‐680‐7700
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ACADEMIC CALENDARS
J.D. PROGRAM
2016 Fall Intersession Friday, July 22, 2016 Last Day to Drop Without a "W" on Transcript and Without Financial Responsibility
Monday, August 08, 2016 Intersession Courses Begin
Friday, August 19, 2016 Intersession Final Exams
2016 Fall Semester Tuesday, August 16, 2016 - Friday, August 19, 2016 Orientation (Fall 2016 Admits)
Monday, August 22, 2016 First Day of Class all students
Monday, August 22, 2016 - Friday, August 26, 2016 Add/Drop Period
Friday, August 26, 2016 Last Day to Drop without a "W" on Transcript and Without Financial Responsibility
Monday, August 29, 2016 Tuition and Fee Payment Due
Monday, September 05, 2016 Labor Day - No Class
Monday, October 10, 2016 - Friday, October 14, 2016 Mid-Term Exams
Saturday, November 5, 2016 MPRE EXAM
Friday, November 11, 2016 Veterans Day - No Classes unless needed for Storm Make-up Day
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Follow Friday Schedule Last day of classes
Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Storm Make-up Day (if needed)
Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - Monday, November 28, 2016 Reading Period
Thursday, November 24, 2016 - Sunday, November 27, 2016 Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes
Tuesday, November 29, 2016 - Monday, December 12, 2016 Final Exam Period
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - Sunday, January 1, 2017 Winter Break
2017 Spring Intersession Friday, December 16, 2016 Last Day to Drop Without a "W" on Transcript and Without Financial Responsibility
Monday, January 02, 2017 Intersession Courses Begin
Friday, January 13, 2017 Intersession Final Exam
2017 Spring Semester Monday, January 16, 2017 Martin Luther King Holiday
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 First Day of Class Returning Students Only
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - Friday, January 20, 2017 Add/Drop Period for Returning Students
Friday, January 20, 2017 Last Day to Drop without a "W" on Transcript and Without Financial Responsibility for Returning Students
Monday, January 23, 2017 Tuition and Fee Payment Due for Returning Students
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - Friday, January 20, 2017 Orientation (Spring 2017 Admits)
Monday, January 23, 2017 First Day of Class Spring 2017 Admits Only
Monday, January 23, 2017 - Friday, January 27, 2017 Add/Drop Period for Spring Admits Only
Friday, January 27, 2017 Last Day to Drop without a "W" on Transcript and Without Financial Responsibility for Spring Admits Only
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Monday, January 30, 2017 Tuition and Fee Payment Due for Admits Only
Monday, February 20, 2017 Presidents Day - No Classes
Monday, March 06, 2017 - Friday, March 10, 2017 Mid-Term Exams
Monday, March 20, 2017 - Friday, March 24, 2017 Spring Break - No Classes
Monday, March 27, 2017 Classes Resume
Monday, April 24, 2017 Last Day of Classes for Spring Admits Only
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Follow Monday Schedule and Last Day of Classes for Returning Students
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Storm Make-up Day (if needed)
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - Sunday, April 30, 2017 Reading Period
Monday, May 01, 2017 - Friday, May 12, 2017 Final Exam Period for All Students
Saturday, May 13, 2017 or Sunday, May 14, 2017 Graduation (Tentative Date)
2017 Summer Admits (New Admits Only) Wednesday, May 10, 2017 - Friday, May 12, 2017 Summer Admit Student Orientation (Summer 2017 Admits)
Monday, May 15, 2017 First Day of Class Summer 2017 Admits Only
Monday, May 15, 2017 - Friday, May 19, 2017 Add/Drop Period for Summer 2017 Admits Only
Friday, May 19, 2017 Last Day to Drop Without a "W" on Transcript and Without Financial Responsibility
Monday, May 22, 2017 Tuition and Fee Payment Due for Returning Fast Track Students
Monday, May 29, 2017 Memorial Day Holiday - No Classes
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 Tuition and Fee Payment Due for New Admit Fast Track Students
Tuesday, July 04, 2017 Independence Day Holiday - No classes
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Last Day of Class
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Storm Make-up Day (if needed)
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - Sunday, July 23, 2017 Reading Period
Monday, July 24, 2017 - Friday, July 28, 2017 Final Exam Period
2017 Summer Intersession Friday, April 21, 2017 Last Day to Drop Without a "W" on Transcript and Without Financial Responsibility
Monday, May 15, 2017 Intersession Courses Begin
Friday, May 26, 2017 Intersession Final Exam
2017 Summer Semester (Returning Students) Tuesday, May 30, 2017 First Day of Class Returning Students
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - Friday, June 02, 2017 Add/Drop Period
Friday, June 02, 2017 Last Day to Drop Without a "W" on Transcript and Without Financial Responsibility
Monday, June 5, 2017 Tuition and Fee Payment Due
Tuesday, July 04, 2017 Observe July 4th Independence Day - No classes
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Last Day of Class
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Storm Make-up Day (if needed)
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - Sunday, July 23, 2017 Reading Period
Monday, July 24, 2017 - Friday, July 28, 2017 Final Exam Period
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LL.M. IN GENERAL LAW STUDIES
2016 Fall Semester Course Schedule Dates Exam Period
Registration begins on: 7/27/16 Classes begin on: 8/25/16 Drop/Add Period Ends: 9/15/16 Course Access Ends on: 1/1/17
8/25/16 ‐ 11/24/16 11/25/16 ‐ 12/11/16
Intro to US Law and Legal System (2) FL‐LLM‐124
Legal Research and Writing (3) FL‐LLM‐125
Professional Responsibility (2) FL‐LLM‐108
Civil Procedure (3) FL‐LLM‐117
Constitutional Law (3) FL‐LLM‐116
US Law LL.M. Elective Courses Registration begins on: 7/27/16 Classes begin on: 8/25/16 Drop/Add Period Ends: 9/15/16 Course Access Ends on: 1/1/17
8/25/16 ‐ 11/24/16 11/25/16 ‐ 12/11/16
Torts (2) FL‐LLM‐110
Contracts and Sales (3) FL‐LLM‐104
Legal Analysis, Reasoning, and Communication (2) FL‐LLM‐118
Elective Courses Specialization: Logistics and Transportation Registration begins on: 7/11/16 Classes begin on: 8/22/16 Drop/Add Period Ends: 9/12/16 Course Access Ends on: 1/2/17
8/22/16 ‐ 11/22/16 11/29/16 ‐ 12/12/16
Government Contracts & Procurement (3) FL‐LLMLT‐TBD*
U.S. Immigration Law for Logistics and Transportation Industry (2) * FL‐LLMLT‐326*
Transportation Insurance (3) FL‐LLMLT‐339
Administration Law for Transportation Professionals (3) * FL‐LLMLT‐307*
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J.D. Elective Courses/Specialization
8/22/16 ‐ 11/22/16 11/29/16 ‐ 12/12/16 Registration is Open Classes begin on: 8/22/16 Add/Drop Period Ends: 8/26/16 Course Access Ends on: 1/2/17
Bioethics and Public Health Law (2) ** (Health Law Specialization) FL‐ETHS‐301
Family Law – Florida & Uniform Bar Tested (3) ** FL‐FAML‐200
Financial Literacy for Lawyers (1)
(Experiential Learning) ** (U.S. Law Practice ‐ Specialization)
FL‐TAXL‐317
International Human Rights (3) ** (International Law Specialization) FL‐INTL‐314
International Law (3) ** (International Law Specialization) FL‐INTL‐305
Remedies (3) ** (U.S. Law Practice ‐Specialization) FL‐DSRL‐310
Trust & Estates – Florida & Uniform Bar Tested (3) ** FL‐ESTS‐301
ILAW Venture Elective Course
Sports Law (3) ** (Business Law Specialization) FL‐SPEN‐312
2017 Spring Semester Registration begins on: 12/14/16
1/18/17 ‐ 4/19/17 4/20/17 ‐ 5/7/17 Classes begin on: 1/18/17 Drop/Add Period Ends: 2/08/17 Course Access Ends on: 5/28/17
Intro to US Law and Legal System (2) FL‐LLM‐124
Professional Responsibility (2) FL‐LLM‐108
Civil Procedure (3) FL‐LLM‐117
Constitutional Law (3) FL‐LLM‐116
Elective Courses US Law LL.M.
Real Property (2) FL‐LLM‐107
Criminal Law and Procedure (3) FL‐LLM‐121
Legal Analysis, Reasoning, and Communication (2) FL‐LLM‐118
Evidence (2) FL‐LLM‐103
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Elective Courses Specialization: Logistics and Transportation
Employment & Labor Law for Logistics and Transportation Industry (3) FL‐LLMLT‐343
Customs Regulation (2) FL‐LLMLT‐312*
Trucking Liability & Regulatory Compliance (2) FL‐LLMLT‐344*
J.D. Online Elective/Specializations Registration begins on: TBD (late October) Classes begin on: 1/16/16 Add/Drop Period: 1/17/17‐1/20/17
1/16/17 ‐ 4/25/17
Business Associations (3) ‐ Florida & Uniform Bar Tested (Business and Transactional Practice Specialization)
FL‐BUSI‐200 May 8
Family Law (3) ‐ Florida & Uniform Bar Tested (U.S. Law Practice Specialization) FL‐FAML‐200 May 11
Federal Criminal Law (3) ‐ (U.S. Law Practice Specialization) FL‐CRIM‐202 May 5
Financial Literacy for Lawyers (1) ‐ (Business and Transactional Practice Specialization)
FL‐TAXL‐317 May 5
International Criminal Law (3) ‐ (International Law Specialization) FL‐INTL‐313 May 5
Pretrial Litigation Drafting (3) ‐ (U.S. Law Practice Specialization) FL‐LRWR‐203 N/A
Remedies (3) ‐ Florida & Uniform Bar Tested (U.S. Law Practice Specialization) FL‐DSRL‐310 May 5
Trusts & Estates (3) ‐ Florida & Uniform Bar Tested (U.S. Law Practice Specialization)
FL‐ESTS‐301 May 2
*These courses are designated as “Administrative Law” courses. Two credits of Administrative Law courses are required in order to earn the concentration in Logistics and Transportation.
**These are J.D. elective courses. J.D. courses cross‐listed on the LL.M. course schedule will be graded using the Distribution Policy outlined in Section IV (D) of the J.D. Student Handbook. In addition, students must meet the Class Attendance requirements set forth in Section IV (B) of the J.D. Student Handbook.
Please Note: The dates and courses listed above are subject to change.
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LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
Course Schedule Dates Exam Period
Fall 2016 Semester
Registration begins on: 7/11/16
Classes begin on: 8/22/16
Drop/Add Period Ends: 9/12/16
Course Access Ends on: 1/2/17
8/22/16 ‐ 11/22/16 11/29/16 ‐ 12/12/16
Government Contracts & Procurement (3) FL‐LLMLT‐342
U.S. Immigration Law for Logistics and Transportation Industry (2) FL‐LLMLT‐326A*
Transportation Insurance (3) FL‐LLMLT‐339
Administrative Law for Transportation Professionals (3) FL‐LLMLT‐307*
Spring 2017 Semester
Registration begins on: 12/14/16
Classes begin on: 1/18/17
Drop/Add Period Ends: 2/8/17
Course Access Ends on: 5/28/17
1/18/17 ‐ 4/19/17 4/20/17 ‐ 5/7/17
Employment & Labor Law for Logistics and Transportation Industry (3) FL‐LLMLT‐343
Customs Regulation (2) FL‐LLMLT‐312*
Trucking Liability & Regulatory Compliance (2) FL‐LLMLT‐344
Summer 2017 Semester
Registration begins on: 4/18/17
Classes begin on: 5/10/17
Drop/Add Period Ends: 6/20/17
Course Access Ends on: 8/18/17
5/10/17 ‐ 7/19/17 7/20/17 ‐ 7/31/17
Environmental Compliance & Emerging Environmental Issues in Transportation & Logistics Industry (2)
FL‐LLMLT‐TBD*
Advanced Customs Regulation Studies (2) FL‐LLMLT‐TBD
International Business Transactions (2) FL‐LLMLT‐301
*These courses are designated as “Administrative Law” courses. Two credits of Administrative Law courses are required in order to earn an LL.M. degree or Certificate in the program.
Please Note: The dates and courses listed above are subject to change.
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LL.M. IN U.S. LAW FOR INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS
Fall 2016 Registration begins on: 7/27/16 Classes begin on: 8/25/16 Drop/Add Period Ends: 9/15/16 Course Access Ends on: 1/1/17
8/25/16 ‐ 11/24/16 11/25/16 ‐ 12/11/16
Constitutional Law (3)
Torts (2)
Professional Responsibility (2)
Contracts and Sales (3)
Legal Analysis, Reasoning, and Communication (2)
Civil Procedure (3)
Spring 2017 Registration begins on: 12/14/16 Classes begin on: 1/18/17 Drop/Add Period Ends: 2/8/17 Course Access Ends on: 5/28/17
1/18/17 ‐ 4/19/17 4/20/17 ‐ 5/7/17
Real Property (2)
Civil Procedure (3)
Criminal Law and Procedure (3)
Evidence (2)
Legal Analysis, Reasoning, and Communication (2)
Constitutional Law (3)
Professional Responsibility (2) Summer 2017 Registration begins on: 4/13/17 Classes begin on: 5/10/17 Drop/Add Period Ends: 5/31/17 Course Access Ends on: 8/21/17
5/10/17 ‐ 7/19/17 7/20/17 ‐ 7/31/17
Business Organizations (2)
Wills, Trusts, and Successions (2)
Legal Analysis, Reasoning, and Communication (2)
Note: All highlighted courses are offered only once per academic year. Therefore, any students planning to complete the program in three consecutive semesters must register for these courses in the semester in which they are offered. Students can complete the program in as little as one year, or as long as three years. Tuition is charged based on the credits in which the student is enrolled each semester. There is no booklist for the U.S. Law LL.M. program as all required reading materials are included for free in each online course.
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MISSION STATEMENT
Florida Coastal School of Law has consciously structured and defined itself on the basis of some significant
differentiations from traditional law schools. Florida Coastal sets itself apart on the basis of its culture, a student
outcome‐centered orientation, a commitment to professional preparation, educational experience, service to
underserved communities, and accountability of the faculty for market‐leading student outcomes. These
distinguishing characteristics aim toward establishing Florida Coastal as the benchmark of inclusive excellence in
professional education for the 21st Century. In furtherance of this mission, it is committed to achieving the following
objectives:
1. Provide a program of legal education designed to qualify graduates for admission to the Bar
and enable them to participate effectively in the legal profession.
2. Offer an educational experience that prepares students to deal with both current and
anticipated legal problems, responds to globalization, emphasizes skills training and
professionalism, and facilitates appreciation for cultural diversity.
3. Attract a diverse student body, faculty, and staff motivated by the law school community's
values and ideals.
4. Create an institutional climate that fosters respect, trust, collaboration, and meaningful
interaction among students, faculty, and staff.
5. Provide the physical facilities, law library, and technological capacities to support the
educational program, other institutional needs, and community and public service.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Lawyers and the legal profession have always been at the forefront of political, economic and social change.
The present is no exception. Indeed, it is a particularly challenging and exciting time to contemplate a legal
education.
As you consider the pursuit of a legal education and a career in law, the first major decision you will face is
the choice of a law school. The basic curriculum and the traditional three‐year time period for legal education have
remained very constant for over a century. Today, it is more important than ever that a law school take maximum
advantage of this limited time to prepare its graduates to enter the profession well equipped to hit the ground
running.
Since its founding, Florida Coastal School of Law (Coastal Law) has placed the student at the center of the
institution’s activities. At Coastal Law the study of law includes: acquiring a comprehensive knowledge of the law
and an understanding of the legal system, as well as developing the critical thinking and lawyering skills essential to
the practice of law. Consistently focusing on the students insures the proper balance of each of these components.
We believe that excellence in teaching, including an emphasis on rigor; innovative use of technology in the
classroom; infusion of skills‐training and multiculturalism into traditional courses; frequent student and faculty
assessment with opportunity for feedback; and valuing listening and responding to student needs are essential
hallmarks of a successful legal education. We further believe that this approach is essential to success on the Bar
exam and will better position our graduates to be successful and inspirational in their legal careers.
The Coastal Law experience is also fostered by the commitment of the faculty to mentoring and creating a
climate of collegiality. We believe this operates to eliminate barriers to the student‐faculty partnership in the legal
education endeavor. Our faculty is enthusiastic and energized about shaping and guiding students’ careers. All of
our faculty have “real world” experience that they bring to the classroom and to the rest of the student‐centered
environment. Some have practiced with large urban law firms, some have judicial experience, some have corporate
experience, and others have governmental legal experience. All are committed to mentoring and educating students
in a collegial and professional atmosphere.
Coastal Law’s dedication to student learning and professional preparedness is evidenced in our academic
curriculum and student activities. Students have any number of opportunities to develop their practical and
professional skills in live clinics ranging from business and entrepreneurial law, criminal defense, disability and public
benefits, family law, and immigration and human rights. Likewise, students can participate in the school’s Moot
Court and Mock Trial teams. Coastal Law’s focus on practical training has been noted by the wider legal community.
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The information contained in our publications and on our website is designed to assist you in making an
informed decision about the study of law and, in particular, whether Florida Coastal School of Law is the right law
school for you. We encourage you to talk with our students, graduates, faculty and staff about the school. We
welcome visitors at Coastal Law and have students and staff ready to provide a tour and big picture presentation
about the school. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Scott DeVito
Dean and Professor of Law
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OUR VISION OF LEGAL EDUCATION
Florida Coastal School of Law is founded upon the premise that students are our overarching priority. As
you review this catalog, please do so with a critical eye and with attention to questions such as:
Why not have a faculty that teaches and mentors?
Why not establish multiculturalism as a norm rather than a mere aspiration?
Why not build a law school community that regards students as learning partners?
Why not stress, through effective role modeling, the intrinsic and instrumental value of
service?
Why not infuse ethics, international perspective, and technology throughout the program of
study?
Coastal Law aims to distinguish itself as a forward‐looking, globally interactive, and culturally diverse
institution dedicated to having a positive impact on its students, the community, the legal profession, and the justice
system.
We believe the value of your legal education is best assured by closely scrutinizing an institution's
commitment to your personal and professional growth. As you contemplate your future, we urge you to challenge
any law school you are considering to demonstrate how its programs, systems, and people will impact you and your
future.
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FLORIDA COASTAL SCHOOL OF LAW
Florida Coastal School of Law in both its full‐time and part‐time programs offers a course of study leading
to a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. The program requires the completion of 90 credit hours for graduation.
Coastal Law is dedicated to facilitating our students' legal education and pursuit of meaningful careers in
traditional or innovative settings. Toward those ends, Coastal Law offers a quality legal education calibrated to the
needs of its students, the community, and the profession. Coastal Law has a program that is responsive to concerns
about the state of legal education, attentive to technology, premised upon humanistic values, appreciative of
multiculturalism, and grounded in real‐world experience. It also is dedicated to instilling an appreciation for the
ethical demands of the legal profession, factoring the impact of globalization and technology, and serving the
community.
Central to the achievement of the institution's purpose is a curriculum relevant to the existing and evolving
needs of the community served by the legal profession. Coastal Law is committed to providing a thorough grounding
in doctrine and essential skills such as interviewing, counseling, negotiation, trial advocacy, and methods of dispute
resolution. It also fosters an appreciation for the law's context and history and stresses professional responsibility.
Meeting the needs of the profession and society by training attorneys who are well‐schooled in essential skills and
cognizant of a rapidly changing social and economic order is a hallmark of legal education at Coastal Law. A legal
education increasingly has become recognized as crucial training for effective performance in a complex business
world and other fields and a means for advancement therein. Coastal Law welcomes qualified students, whether
they intend to practice law or not, and believes the educational process benefits from diversity in background and
objectives.
CAMPUS FACILITY AND SECURITY
As northeast Florida's only law school, Florida Coastal School of Law draws from and enhances a vibrant,
diverse, and rapidly growing community that has positioned itself to be one of the leading cities of the next century.
Coastal Law campus is housed in an ADA compliant building in the Southside area of Jacksonville. The
building, occupying a total of 218,088 square feet, is located at 8787 Baypine Road and is just blocks from I‐95 and
a short drive to John Turner Butler Boulevard and Phillips Highway (US 1). This location provides easy access to
major arteries for Jacksonville and is only 20 minutes from downtown and the beaches.
The building was built in 1990 and was completely remodeled starting in late 2005 to house Coastal Law in
2006. Coastal Law is committed to providing adequate space for our students’ needs. Since 2006, portions of the
building have been remodeled to better accommodate the use and educational needs of our students. The Baypine
Building houses classrooms, faculty offices, student spaces and offices, experiential learning, career services, library,
IT, AT, security offices, the Dean’s Suite, academic support departments, staff lounges, a café, and gym.
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Coastal Law has a seven floor parking garage located directly attached to the building. There are 1,360
parking spaces and an additional 29 handicapped parking spaces in the garage that are open for all students and
employees. The building has additional parking on the street and visitors parking steps away from the entrance.
Under the direction of the Director of Security and Facilities, the School’s Facilities Department maintains
the building and grounds with a concern for safety and security. Its staff regularly inspects and evaluates the campus
and makes repairs affecting safety and security hazards. The Coastal Law Security Department is located on the
fourth floor, north wing, in Room #427. The department is open from 7:00 am to midnight seven days a week unless
special hours are notified in advance to the community for holiday closures, etc. Special operating hours are
communicated to the Coastal community via email, posted on the plasmas throughout the building, and posted in a
banner message on the website.
Florida Coastal School of Law has been licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida
Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the
Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399‐0400, toll free at (888) 224‐6684.
In 2002, Coastal Law was fully accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Since 1952, the ABA
Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has been approved by the United States
Department of Education as the recognized national agency for the accreditation of professional schools of law.
Further information may be obtained from the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, 750 North Lake
Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611, at (312) 988‐6738, or at www.abanet.org/legaled.
Florida Coastal School of Law’s facilities meet the requirements as set forth in subsection 6E‐2.004(9), of
the Florida Administrative Code, including all local safety and health standards, such as fire, building, and sanitation.
This information shall be made available to students upon request.
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP OR LEGAL CONTROL
Florida Coastal School of Law is owned by Florida Coastal School of Law, Inc., which is a wholly owned
subsidiary of InfiLaw Holding, LLC. The members of the Board of Directors of Florida Coastal School of Law, Inc. are
Doug Chait, James J. Hanks, Jr., Jason Rosenberg, and Dennis J. Stone. Florida Coastal School of Law, Inc. is a foreign
corporation, which was formed under the laws of the State of Delaware and qualified to transact business in the
State of Florida.
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
In recent years Jacksonville has been rated among the top ten communities in which to live. With more
than one million people on the northeast coast of Florida, and geographically the largest city in the United States
(848 square miles), Jacksonville offers an abundance of convenient yet affordable lifestyle options in either urban,
rural, river, or beach settings.
Historically an insurance, banking, and transportation center, Jacksonville has become a magnet for major
corporations, international trade and technology‐driven enterprises. In the field of medicine, the University of
Florida and the Mayo Clinic have established a significant presence in the community. Cultural offerings are diverse
and numerous, ranging from art museums to symphonies in the park. There are over 22 annual music festivals and
over 27 live music venues throughout Jacksonville. Five southern rock bands were formed in Jacksonville including
Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers Band.
Jacksonville has the largest urban park system in the United States. There are 1,000 miles of shoreline and
22 miles of beaches. The St. Johns River is one of the few northward‐flowing rivers in the world and the longest
north flowing river in the U.S. There are 22 reefs in Jacksonville and 33 off our beautiful coast. Finally, drop a line
with over 60 fish species in our waters.
Jacksonville is home to the Jacksonville Jaguars and seven other pro sports teams. You can find 264 Jaguar
prints on Bay Street from the Main Street Bridge to EverBank Field. Jacksonville also hosts the Taxslayer Bowl, which
is the sixth oldest college bowl, as well as the first event televised nationally. The first Florida Georgia game was
held in Jacksonville in 1933. Also found downtown is the Gate River Run which is the largest 15K in the United States
and the 26.2 With Donna, the National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer.
Already home of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) and the prestigious Tournament Players Club
Championship, the area cemented its status as the center of the golfing world with the establishment of the World
Golf Village and the Golf Hall of Fame. There were 191,000 people in attendance at The Players Championship in
2015 – 50,000 cubic yards of sand were removed to create the famed island green on the 17th hole at the players.
Consistent with demographic trends and the community's dynamism, Jacksonville has evolved into a significant legal
center comprised of large national firms, smaller local firms, government agencies, and private companies. As
northeast Florida's only law school, Florida Coastal School of Law draws from and enhances a vibrant, diverse, and
rapidly growing community that has positioned itself to be one of the leading cities of the next century.
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J.D. PROGRAM
Florida Coastal School of Law (Coastal Law) has a unique skills based program that is student‐centered. Its
programs are designed to advance students’ success in law school, on the bar exam, and in their careers. The school’s
curriculum focuses on experiential education: the hands‐on learning needed to equip graduates with the leadership,
management, and interpersonal skills that are necessary for career success.
The curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in the law and to enable them to be
effective legal professionals. The program of study reflects the demands of the profession for a meaningful
educational experience that incorporates history, internationalization, technology, interdisciplinary study, ethics and
professionalism, multi‐culturalism, and evolving trends and future challenges. The J.D. program is a 3‐year
experience with a total of 90 credits. To remain in good standing and as a requirement for program completion,
students must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0.
Our curriculum will expose students to both the transactional and litigation sides of the law and allow them
to confidently pursue careers that align with their specific interests, strengths and goals.
Coastal Law students will learn by “doing” and, at graduation, be better positioned and more prepared to
enter the legal profession with a comprehensive portfolio of work that will include contracts, trial and appellate
documents and more.
The objective of legal education at Coastal Law is to broaden its students' vision and enhance their
intellectual capacities so they are prepared to deal with present and future challenges confronting the legal system
and society. In the initial phases of their law school experience, students are exposed to a variety of legal concepts,
the legal process, values and ethics, lawyering skills, and diverse perspectives upon the law. Advanced course
offerings enable students to expand their knowledge base in areas of special interest or facilitate broadened and
textured understanding of the interactions between law and society. A required upper‐level scholarly paper helps
develop depth or expertise in a particular subject area. Courses touching upon legal ethics facilitate appreciation of
the special responsibilities, expectations, and potential of lawyers. Clinical programs provide practical experience in
the course of learning.
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CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Center for Professional Development (CPD) is a full service career counseling and resource center that
provides support to students in all stages of the career planning process. Research has proven that hiring employers
are interested in candidates who are professionally prepared with demonstrated hands‐on legal experience. It is
the two‐fold goal of the CPD to prepare students to enter the legal field and assist students in obtaining a minimum
of 400 hours of legal work experience while in law school.
Although, the CPD provides no guarantee about the type of job students may obtain upon graduation, CPD
counselors are committed to preparing students for a professional career in a variety of ways. Each student is
encouraged to meet with a CPD counselor early during law school to discuss unique career planning goals and to
develop effective job search strategies that are tailored to the individual student. By working in a one‐on‐one
relationship, CPD counselors are better able to guide students towards career paths that are aligned with the
student’s individual aspirations and career goals. Additionally, the CPD provides group workshops and trainings on
a variety of topics including Resume and Cover Letter Drafting, Online Presence, Successful Interviewing Techniques,
Proactive Networking, and more.
The CPD’s online and office resources are excellent tools for students to utilize for the creation and
development of a job search strategy. Symplicity, an online database, operates in part as a job board, making jobs
available to students, facilitates the, apply application process, and houses thousands of employer contacts for
students’ use in networking and job seeking. An effective legal career search is a process rather than a destination.
Students should be engaged in the process of developing professional skills during all three years of law school to
be job ready at graduation.
The second goal of the CPD is to promote legal work experience for law students. Each semester, the CPD
hosts employers on campus as part of the On‐Campus Interviewing Program (OCI). OCI is a recruiting program where
employers visit campus to recruit and interview students. The CPD also participates in national legal job and
recruitment fairs with employers located across the country and manages a robust resume collection program.
Additionally, the CPD actively supports the Coastal Law pro bono, externship, and clinical programs designed to
provide law students live‐client experience while in law school.
Through a combination of traditional career counseling, professional planning, and promotion of
opportunities to obtain legal work experience, the CPD remains committed to developing innovative and tailored
career opportunity strategies to assist our students in reaching their professional goals.
INDIVIDUAL CAREER COUNSELING
Every student at Coastal Law is provided with the opportunity to participate in individual career counseling
with a career advisor. Individual career counseling is available to all first year students beginning on the date
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permitted by our professional organization, the National Association for Law Placement, Inc. (NALP), typically in Mid‐
October for fall admits. Individual career counseling commences after a CPD Orientation where the Department is
introduced, resources discussed, topics including experiential learning (externships, clinics, etc.) are detailed, and
professionalism are covered. Orientation is recorded in the event a student must miss the Orientation for an
unexpected reason and those students are subsequently required to watch the presentation before they meet with
an advisor. Following CPD Orientation and for all second and third year students, career counseling is available year‐
round, five days a week.
Students seeking career counseling are accommodated by appointment as well as a weekly “Walk‐in” day.
Appointments with a CPD advisor can be made in a variety of ways. Students may make appointments 24 hours a
day utilizing the online reservation system in the web platform, Symplicity. Symplicity allows students to choose the
advisor whose background or personality best aligns with the student’s needs. Alternatively, students may pick their
advisor based on his or her individual schedule and timing needs. Students may also email, call or drop by the
Department to request an appointment.
The initial appointment focuses on getting to know the student as an individual and their career goals. The
student is introduced to Department resources and provided with an overview of expectations as to what he or she
can expect during law school from a career perspective. The topic of legal resumes is introduced and the student is
provided with a CPD Handbook (discussed below). The goal of the first meeting is for the student to walk away with
a foundational understanding about the process of career planning. The student is provided with “homework” of
crafting a basic legal resume and setting a second appointment to discuss additional topics in depth.
Subsequent appointments with a career advisor can cover a litany of topics. Most predominately, the below
topics tend to be the most prevalent.
Resume review and revisions
Targeted cover letter drafting
Practice area advising
Bar exam selection
Alumni matching and mentorship
Salary negotiations
Mock interviews
Interviewing Skills
Networking
Agency placement for Federal Work Study programs
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Importance of mentorship
Volunteering with Bar associations
Social media training (proper use of LinkedIn, Blogs, Twitter, etc.)
Soft skills development and encouragement
Proper academic class selection for practice area preference
General job search strategy
Promotion and explanation of job fairs
Experiential learning counseling
In the first half of the 2016‐2017 academic year, the CPD completed approximately 495 individual
counseling appointments. The Department is supported by InfiLaw Shared Services. Shared Services provides data
analysis allowing the CPD to target their outreach efforts to students who have not engaged with the department.
The CPD also utilizes data analysis to design programming and employer outreach efforts based on the interests of
the current student body, and to better prepare students for post‐graduate employment.
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
In addition to programming and assistance available to all students, the CPD team also has created and
implemented special programs for minority students. The CPD is charged with serving as the liaison between our
diverse student organizations and the CPD team. The department also provides specialized workshops and support
to our diverse student organizations, reaches out to the legal community to identify job opportunities and
information pertaining to minority hiring, attends minority Bar meetings in targeted geographic markets, belongs
and is active in the law school’s Multiculturalism Committee, and attends job fairs and educational workshops in the
areas of diversity and multiculturalism. As a result of these efforts, our registration rate for one minority job fair
rose to over 100 participants.
EMPLOYER OUTREACH
In an effort to connect students and graduates with potential jobs and to develop name recognition for
Coastal Law, the CPD team markets and networks with the regional and national legal communities. Specific efforts
include the designation of CPD personnel to roles exclusively focused on external outreach as outlined below.
Additionally, the CPD team involves attorneys from the legal community in CPD’s panels, presentations, and events
in order to provide students with exposure to active practitioners. The CPD’s team members also attend and exhibit
at relevant legal conferences, meetings, and events, establish relationships with city and county Bar associations
across the country and utilize faculty and alumni as sources for introductions to legal employers nationally. The CPD
also added to its counseling staff an Employer Relations Specialist (ERS). The ERS provides comprehensive career
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support for those that have recently graduated, partners with the alumni association to create job opportunities
within Coastal alumni firms and organizations, and conducts targeted employer outreach both regionally and
nationally.
WORKSHOPS
In addition to individual career counseling, the CPD also conducts a number of workshops annually to serve
as training sessions on topics to a larger audience. The presenters range from CPD advisors, to faculty, to speakers
from the community. Recent workshop topics have included presentations about Resumes and Cover Letters,
Networking, Interviewing Skills, How to Pick a Bar, Diversity in the Legal Environment, Sexual Orientation Panel,
Equal Justice Works Presentation, Social Networking, Graduation Boot Camp, and Fellowship, Grants, and Loan
Repayment Programs.
EMPLOYER PROGRAMS
As part of bi‐annual strategic planning, the CPD plans targeted events for students based on their class year
and needs. The Starting Line is an event exclusively for first year students. Held each November since 2006, the
Starting Line include a multitude of employers representing industries including public interest, federal government,
law firms (small, mid‐sized, and large), corporations, non‐traditional employers, and the judiciary. The event is
structured as an evening business formal table talk event where first year students have the opportunity to speak
directly to employers about what skills are needed to start an entry‐level position with the organization. Students
are able to network with employers and seek information to learn about a variety of ways in which a law degree can
be utilized. For the 2016‐2017 academic year, the CPD changed the event date to February 2017. This will allow
more 1Ls to attend the event and to also think about summer opportunities as they meet with employers. The CPD
anticipates the same level of 1L participation this year.
In addition to the Starting Line, the CPD heavily focuses on growing effective employment programs. The
programs currently offered by Coastal Law are detailed below.
On Campus Interview Program ‐ Each year, approximately 1500 employers are invited to
participate in Coastal Law’s year‐round On Campus Interview (OCI) Program. Once confirmed,
employers provide information regarding what type of candidates they are seeking. The CPD then
actively recruits qualified students to apply and assists with all application materials. The materials
are collected and sent to the employer for interview selection. The CPD then arranges a schedule
for employers and students based on the employers’ selections. On the interview day, employers
visit the School and complete all of their interviews in one day utilizing the CPD interviewing suite.
So far for the 2016‐2017 academic year, 8 employers completed OCI’s on campus at Coastal Law.
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Resume Collection Program ‐ For those employers who are located a distance from Coastal Law,
the CPD provides a resume collection service to allow employers to recruit students for law clerk
and permanent attorney positions. On the employers’ request, the CPD collects student resumes
in response to an organizational opening. The resumes are collected and bundled prior to
forwarding to the employer for selection. So far for the 2016‐2017 academic year, there were 2
resume collections.
Federal Work Study – The placement opportunities for the community worksite Federal Work
Study Program is organized and supervised by the CPD. Federal Work Study positions are available
to all students based on the degree of financial assistance they are receiving through the Financial
Aid Program. There are four community agencies employing Coastal Law graduates at their offices
through this Program including Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Three Rivers Legal Services,
Compassionate Families, and Family Nurturing Center. The CPD recruits and places students for
part‐time positions with each of the organizations year‐round, and is currently in discussions with
the Attorney General’s Office and Public Defender’s Office to create paid opportunities that qualify
for Federal Work Study.
Information Sessions ‐ The CPD also hosted Information Sessions from various employers on
campus including but not limited to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Navy
JAG, Army JAG, Marine JAG, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The purpose of these
employer driven presentations is to introduce post‐graduate programs, highlight organizations of
interest, or serve as the initial step in the organization’s recruiting process.
OTHER INITIATIVES
The CPD actively balances programming and budget in an effort to innovate effective initiatives for the
purposes of supporting student success. Below is an overview of current initiatives.
Job Fair Support ‐ Legal Job Fairs are held annually nationwide to promote internships and long‐
term positions for law students. The CPD strongly promotes and encourages attendance at these
job fairs as part of students’ career path. Job fairs attended by Coastal Law students in the past
include but are not limited to the Southeastern Minority Job Fair (SEMJF), IMPACT, National Black
Prosecutors Job Fair, Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair, Lavender Law, and the
Southeastern Intellectual Property Job Fair. The CPD assists students to prepare for the job fair,
coordinates job fair attendance, and has provided financial assistance associated with travel
expenses.
Bar Selection ‐ Character and Fitness Initiative ‐ Most Coastal Law students sit for the Florida Bar
Examination upon completion of the J.D. program. The application for the Florida Bar includes a
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lengthy and intensive background check and clearance called Character and Fitness. Recognizing
the need for students to apply early to get through the screening process, the CPD requires, tracks,
and monitors the entire application process of first year student applicants through the 1L
Character & Fitness Initiative. As part of the Initiative, students are required to apply to the
Character and Fitness portion of the Florida Bar Examination or submit a request for an extension
of time or waiver of the requirement. Once cleared by the Florida Bar, the CPD tracks the
information in Symplicity and provides the student with a Starbucks gift card as a reward for
completion of the requirement.
CPD RESOURCES
Symplicity ‐ Symplicity is the CPD online career center where students can search and apply for a
variety of opportunities including part and full‐time legal and non‐legal jobs, externships, clinics,
practitioner clinics, law clerk positions, pro‐bono opportunities, work‐study positions, and
fellowships. Students receive access to Symplicity during their first semester of law school
following CPD Orientation. In addition to providing a training manual, first semester students are
given hands‐on instruction on the use of Symplicity and its many functions. Along with job
postings, students can also access password protected resources in the Document Library, RSVP
for CPD programs and events, and apply for on‐campus interviews. Symplicity is also the
mechanism for recording pro bono hours, Public Interest Research Bureau involvement, and
clinical and externship hours.
Yellow Bookmark ‐ The CPD subscribes to a variety of password protected resources students may
utilize for job searching. These resources are renewed annually and detailed on a “Yellow
Bookmark” available in hard copy and electronic form for all students. Subscriptions the CPD funds
for students include:
o Non‐Traditional Alternative Legal Careers
o Government Honors & Internship Handbook
o Public Policy Handbook
o Public Service Job Directory (PSJD)
o State Judicial Clerkship Guide
o Opportunities in Public Affairs
o BYU Intercollegiate Job Bank
Social Media Presence ‐ Understanding that students prefer to receive information in a variety of
ways, in 2014, the CPD undertook an initiative to improve student engagement through the use of
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social media. In a short‐time period, the CPD initiative has grown to 2000+ LinkedIn connections
and most recently launched a student focused Facebook Page and a recent graduate focused
Facebook page. Both pages and LinkedIn are managed by the CPD staff.
CPD Library ‐ Library resources are reviewed annually to ensure that collections remain current
and diverse for students. In addition to over 250 books covering topics such as firm life, alternative
careers, managing a solo practice, salary negotiations, diversity in the law, and explanations
regarding specific practice areas, the in‐house CPD library contains subscriptions to national
publications, trade journals, and a collection of all recorded panels, presentations and events.
Students may access the CPD library five days a week without an appointment and all resources
are available to be checked out for two weeks.
CPD Handbook ‐ The CPD Career Handbook (“Handbook”) is a department authored resource that
is updated annually. Students have 24 hour access to the Handbook, which is tailored to their class
year as part of CPD Orientation during the first semester of law school. The Handbook available
electronically on Symplicity. Students may request a hard copy through the CPD. Topics in the
Handbook include:
o CPD Team Introduction ‐ Each of the professional staff is introduced with relevant background as well as personal information. This allows students to self‐select the advisor they would like
to work with during the duration of their law school career.
o Job Search Checklists ‐ Tailored job search checklists are provided to students based on their class year. The checklists provide a month‐by‐month overview and to‐do list for students so
that they can monitor their job search activity and are aware of important deadlines and
timing.
o Symplicity Overview ‐ Detailed step‐by‐step instructions are provided along with screenshots of the online platform and answers to frequently asked questions regarding the system.
o Networking ‐ This section includes information regarding personal assessment, an overview of resources, and a detailed chapter on the importance of networking at all stages of an
effective job search and career.
o Resumes ‐ Along with a description of an effective legal resume, samples of resumes appropriate for all levels of law school and graduate status are provided in this section.
o Letters & More ‐ A variety of strong cover letters are contained in this section. Relevant topics include letters addressing alternative careers, federal government, judicial, large firms, local
government, public interest, small firms and volunteer positions. In addition to cover letters,
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examples of a writing sample cover sheet, reference lists, thank you letters, acceptance, and
withdrawal letters are highlighted.
o Dress for Success ‐ The Dress for Success portion of the Handbook provides pictures of appropriate interview and business att