More than 150 Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) bilingual students take part in the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association’s (BCHBA) High School Bilingual Conference. The event offers participants the unique opportunity to learn from law professionals in a bilingual format. The in-person conference takes place on Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Fort Lauderdale High School (1600 N.E. Fourth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305).
The conference breaks down the language barrier to foster a mentorship environment between legal professionals and students in hopes of introducing them to – and sparking their interest in – the legal profession. This year’s conference also explores the importance of mental health in children to raise awareness of this very important component of their development and education.
Through the panel discussion titled, “Our Bilingual Journey: The Challenges and Benefits of Bilingualism in the Legal Profession,” students will learn about the personal journeys of bilingual law students, practicing attorneys and judges. Students will also participate in small breakout sessions focusing on the positive and negative aspects of bilingualism while studying and practicing law and an interactive mock trial presentation.
The High School Bilingual Conference is conducted in English, Spanish and Haitian/Creole and is made possible thanks to the support of BCHBA sponsors: The Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar; The Law Offices of Kanner & Pintaluga; CopyScan Technologies; Law Office of Juan Carlos Arias, P.A.; Prevail Legal; and Mobile Mike Public Relations.
Media are invited to cover this event.
RSVP at bcps.pio@browardschools.com.
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