Monthly Archives: May 2025
Magistrate Judge Event
Wednesday, July 09, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Courtroom 5A & 13th Floor From search warrants to social security appeals, from grand jury returns to civil trials, the work of a U.S. Magistrate Judge is never boring. Watch a proceeding before Judge Samuel Horovitz and then join magistrate judges for a lunchtime discussion… Read More »
Naturalization Ceremony Event
Thursday, June 26, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: 13th Floor Witnessing people take the Oath of Allegiance and become United States citizens is a moving and inspiring experience. Join an immigration officer for a discussion about the naturalization process, take a sample citizenship examination, observe a naturalization ceremony, and welcome some of our… Read More »
Bankruptcy Judge Event
Wednesday, June 18, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Courtroom TBD and 13th Floor Most of us have had debt: credit cards, student loans, and medical bills. Sometimes, that debt becomes overwhelming. Bankruptcy helps people and businesses craft a plan to clear their debts and reorganize their financial lives. This event features a presentation… Read More »
District Judge Event
Tuesday, July 01, 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Courtroom 10D & 13th Floor After a defendant has been convicted of a crime, the judge is tasked with imposing a sentence that is sufficient but not greater than necessary to comply with the purposes of sentencing. How does the judge decide the “right” sentence?… Read More »
Grand Jury Event
Tuesday, July 15, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Grand Jury Room & 8th Floor Training Room Grand juries are mentioned in the news, but their work is shrouded in secrecy. This event will give you an opportunity to learn about what occurs during grand jury proceedings, why they are outside the public eye,… Read More »
Professionalism/ Etiquette Event
Thursday, June 12, 12:00 nn. to 1:30 p.m. Location: River Club Join us at the River Club for a formal lunch. Dine with judges to discuss courtroom decorum, modern-manners experts to learn about dining etiquette, and local lawyers to ask questions about business and law-firm etiquette.
Circuit Judge Event
Wednesday, June 04, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: 13th Floor You likely practiced an oral argument in your appellate advocacy class or during a moot court competition; now listen to actual oral arguments by the pros! Watch cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and then meet with… Read More »
Welcome Event
Thursday, May 29, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Jury Room & Sweet Pete’s Welcome to Jacksonville! Join us at the federal courthouse to learn about the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the 2025 Summer Series, and some things you can do to have a successful summer. We’ll then… Read More »