Prerequisites: Florida Legislative Practice

The Business Law and Legislation Experiential Addendum provides students the opportunity to put into practice what they are learning in the legislative practice course. Students will assist the Florida Bar Business Law Section (FBBLS) committees working on 2021 business law legislation. During the legislative session, FBBLS will be working on legislation related to foreclosure, corporations, cyber security and privacy, and other issues. Professor Farach will oversee the work and is also Chair of the Legislative Committee for FBBLS. Students will work closely with FBBLS attorney lobbyists. Students will gain hands-on experience in the legislative process and connections with leading attorneys practicing business law. Students will enhance substantive knowledge of business law that are the subject of legislation. The course requires approximately 6 hours of work per week, (which could vary weekly). Students will keep weekly journals of their experience to be reviewed mid-term and end of semester. Participation in legislative assignments related to FBBLS activity is also a factor in determining performance for purposes of an S or U grade.