Student Professionalism Service Award
Description
In order to promote habits of professionalism and an understanding of the
obligations to the public and the profession of all members of the Florida Bar, this award
has been instituted. The award is open to all students of Florida law schools. The award
will be made to the individual student who best exemplifies the ideals of professionalism
through pro bono service, clinical and internship activities, mentoring of law students and
others, community service and personal character.
Each law school will submit the name of one student with a description of his or
her law school related activities as well as any other activities, individually or through
any organization, which evidence high levels of professionalism and personal character.
In the case of non-legal service, leadership by the student in the service of others should
be particularly noted. Appropriate supporting documents may also be submitted. Forward
the nomination form and supporting documents to The Florida Bar's Henry Latimer
Center for Professionalism at cfp@flabar.org. The deadline for submission is February
15.
The Student Professionalism Service Award is a project of the Standing
Committee on Professionalism. A project group from the Committee will review the
entries and select the winner who will receive $1,000.00 and travel expenses paid to the
award ceremony at either the Florida Supreme Court or a designated Board of Governors
meeting.
The Winner's law school also receives a trophy designed by Hugh Nicholson,
whose works are permanently displayed at the State Capitol and the Governors Mansion.
The trophy/sculpture is called "The Lion of Justice", and is housed at the law school of
the winning student for one year.
A description of the winner's pro bono, community service and other activities
will be included in the Florida Bar News and on this web site.