Florida Judicial College Program

All judges new to the bench are required to complete the Florida Judicial College program during their first year of judicial service following selection to the bench. Taught by a distinguished faculty drawn from among the state’s most experienced trial and appellate court judges, the College’s curriculum includes:

• A Pre-Bench program in January, including an Orientation and Trial Skills Workshop.
• A New Judges’ College in March, incorporating courses for both new trial and appellate court judges.
• A Mentor Program providing new trial court judges regular one-to-one guidance from experienced judges.

The links below can be used to access more information for new judges to the Florida State Courts.

• Mentor Program
• Rules and References of Interest to New Judges