Amendments to the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar

The Florida Bar, with the authorization of the Board of Governors, petitions the Court to amend the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 15, Fla. Const.; R. Regulating Fla. Bar.

The proposed changes were published for comment in accordance with Rule Regulating the Florida Bar l-12.1(g). All but one comment filed addressed a proposed amendment which would have eliminated the deferral of the Basic Skills Course Requirement for government attorneys. After reviewing the comments opposing that amendment, the Bar withdrew the proposal in order to allow for discussion…