Three University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Fresh Take Florida student journalists have been selected to attend the invitation-only Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop on Sept. 19 and 20 in Tallahassee, Florida. Journalism seniors Katie Delk, Elise Elder and Troy Meyers will learn about legal reporting and covering the state courts from lawyers, judges and experienced journalists.

The 31^st annual Reporters’ Workshop is an intensive two-day course designed for 24 print, online, TV and radio journalists new to the courts and legal reporting or new to Florida. Workshop topics include understanding the Florida Bar’s discipline system for attorneys, learning about libel law and privacy, covering Florida elections from those on the front lines, reporting on public records, understanding the First Amendment and court cases, learning about problem-solving courts, and reporting on high-profile cases.

Participants will also receive a tour of the Florida Supreme Court and have dinner with Florida Supreme Court justices and other judicial dignitaries.

Delk, Elder and Meyers are part of Fresh Take Florida, a program where a select group of students cover Florida government issues. Stories are published on wuft.org and are available for publishing by any news organization.

Posted: August 30, 2022
Category: College News, Student News
Tagged as: Florida Bar Reporters' Workshop, Fresh Take Florida