WELCOMETO COASTAL LAWThis guide will take you through Florida Coastal School of

Law’s key highlights and introduce you to our various student

services departments.

Our campus is designed to allow for easy and ongoing

interaction among faculty, students and staff, while

simultaneously providing convenient spaces for our

students’ studies.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please ask

anyone whom you might meet along the way.

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AdmissionsThe Student LoungeThe Career Services DepartmentFinancial Aid The Coastal Book StoreThe Gym

Dean’s SuiteLibrary and Technology CenterRegistrarFinanceCenter for Multiculturalism

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THE STUDENT LOUNGECoastal Law is pleased to provide students with a relaxing lounge. You are encouraged to use it to relax, study, or socialize, and are also welcome to store and prepare your lunch there.

THE CAREER SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUITE 180The CSD is Coastal Law’s comprehensive career counseling and resource center. This department is committed to providing students and alumni with the support necessary to pursue the careers of their choice. Among its services, the CSD provides individual career counseling, presents career and professional development programming, maintains an online career center with job listings, and conducts business development in the legal community to find potential jobs for our students and alumni.

FINANCIAL AID Suite 170The Financial Aid Office of Florida Coastal School of Law is dedicated to working with students who wish to attend law school and need financial assistance to do so. We will provide you with step by step instructions on how to apply and receive federal loans and Federal Work study.

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THE COASTAL BOOK STOREThe Coastal Bookstore is the place for textbooks, gear and supplies. Buy or sell used and new textbooks, find Florida Coastal School of Law gear, and purchase software and gifts, either online or in person.

OUTTAKESLocated near the atrium, Outtakes is where students can purchase salads, sandwiches and wraps made fresh daily as well as pre-packaged snacks, premium coffee, and sundries.

THE GYMHaving an on-campus fitness center allows students to balance the workout of their minds with a workout of their bodies. Membership is free.

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M – Th 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. F 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. S 12:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m M – F 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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the atrium is usually where you’ll find it. The heart of

Coastal Law’s campus, the atrium is frequently the

location of choice for evening receptions, student

fundraisers, and various other events.

THE STUDENT ATRIUM

AdmissionsThe Student LoungeThe Career Services DepartmentFinancial Aid The Coastal Book StoreThe Gym

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R LEGAL CLINICSSuite 255Take advantage of the numerous opportunities available at Coastal Law to gain practical legal experience – a big plus on any students’ resume. Students can participate in externships with public agencies and not-for-profit corporations, in judicial internships, or in one of our five in-house clinics.

Under the supervision from full-time faculty members, student clinicians represent indigent clients who are referred from various agencies across Jacksonville.

Clinics include:

The Family Law Clinic

The Consumer Law Clinic

The Immigrant Rights Clinic

The Housing Rights Clinic

The Disability and Benefits Clinic

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Almost as comfortable as your living room at home,

cozy seating areas are located throughout the campus

offering students a place to take it easy, hold

impromptu study sessions, or make a phone call.

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The LTC staff is comprised of more than 20 librarians,

including many with Juris Doctor degrees of their own.

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R DEANS SUITESuite 370Have questions or concerns about student life inside or outside of the classroom? The Dean’s Suite will be your resource. Throughout the year the Academic and Student Affairs Deans council students on:

Study Abroad/Visiting Semesters

Enrollment Status Change

Scheduling Issues

Attendance Issues

Leave of Absence/Withdrawal

Exam Deferrals

Accommodations

Application Amendments

THE LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY CENTERWith almost a quarter million volumes, Florida Coastal School of Law’s Library & Technology Center is the key resource for students, faculty, and the legal community. The more than 47,000 sq. ft. LTC also houses the majority of study rooms and research resources for students, a 48-seat computer lab, as well as a separate computer training lab.

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THE CENTER FOR MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRSSuite 366Multicultural Affairs addresses the needs and concerns of students in nationality, ethnic, language, gender, and sexual orientation groups in our community. The functions include representation these students’ perspectives to the Coastal Law Community and providing independent resources and references to other departments when needed.

THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRARSuite 367The Registrar and her staff run one of the most helpful offices on campus. The Registrar’s office handles student records, registration, scheduling classes, maintaining class lists, graduation certifications, diplomas, and honors recognition. The office is also responsible for

enforcing the policies and procedures as outlined in the student handbook.

Dean’s SuiteLibrary and Technology CenterRegistrarFinanceCenter for Multiculturalism

ALUMNI AFFAIRSSuite 430Your liaison to our approximately 3,000 graduates across the country and around the world, Coastal Law’s alumni office will enhance your student experience by providing:

Mentorship and career connections with alumni

Leadership opportunities

Chances to build a lifelong connection to Coastal Law

All students who graduate from Coastal Law are members of the Alumni Association.

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Rooms 400 and 450Beyond being simply among the most sophisticated courtrooms in the country, our trial and appellate “classrooms” are equipped for all types of legal proceedings and are hosts for educational use and official use of its courtrooms by the local court system and the First District Court of Appeal. With some of the most sophisticated courtroom technology of any law school in the country, students can fully experience and learn from these hands-on “classrooms”.

SECURITYRoom 429Coastal Law’s campus and adjacent parking garage are under 24-hour video surveillance. In the event of an emergency, you are free to contact a security officer during operating hours for immediate assistance at (904) 680-7700.

ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGYThe Academic Technology department provides end user support and training for:

Student web portal

Classroom technology

Knowledge bars

CPS clickers

mimio® whiteboard capture

Distance learning

Emerging learning technologies

ExamSoft

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Coastal Law’s moot court program is currently ranked

among the national top 10, having made impressive

showings at statewide, national and international

competitions. Our mock trial teams enjoy similar

successes, advancing to the finals or winning some

of the country’s most prestigious regional and

national competitions.

COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE

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From individual counseling sessions to essay review

meetings to stress management workshops, Coastal

Law’s Bar Coaching program plays a vital role for

graduates preparing for the bar exam in Florida, as well

as bar exams across the country. In addition to national

successes, our alumni taking the Florida Bar are, in

particular, known for their superior performance on

the essay portion of the exam - scoring as high as

14 points higher than that of the statewide average.

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R ACADEMIC SUCCESS & BAR PREPSuite 590The Academic Success Department provides students with the guidance, support, and resources necessary to thrive in law school. All licensed attorneys in good standing with the Florida Bar, the Academic Success Counselors are available to meet with students individually to implement study skills, review academic performance, discuss course selection, and provide feedback on practice essays and multiple choice questions. Students are encouraged to schedule appointments, but Counselors are also available on a walk-in basis.

In addition to helping students succeed in law school, Academic Success is home to one of the most proficient and successful bar coaching programs in the country. Third-year students preparing for the bar exam have access to:

Weekly one-on-one meetings

Individualized essay review

Multiple choice progress reports

Essay writing workshops

Stress management seminars

M–F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or by appointment

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