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Florida Bar Partners With Clio to Offer First Free Legal AI as Member Benefit

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The Florida Bar has launched the Preferred Bar Program, a partnership with legal AI company Clio that makes Florida the first state bar in the United States to offer complimentary legal AI access as a member benefit. The program was formally unveiled on June 16, 2026, at the Florida Bar Convention in Orlando. Eligible members will receive four months of full, unlimited access to Clio Work, Clio's AI-powered legal workspace, followed by limited access for the duration of the agreement. The initiative includes a structured training program and certification path in responsible legal AI use, with availability expected later in 2026 after a registration period.

The partnership is not yet live. Members can currently register their interest, and Clio is running a concurrent "Legal AI Accelerator" education program from June 15 through August 31, 2026, designed to train 25,000 legal professionals. Clio Work is built on a library of over one billion primary legal documents across all 50 states and federal jurisdictions, designed to mitigate AI hallucinations and confidentiality risks that have plagued legal AI adoption.

Attorneys should monitor this initiative as a potential model for national expansion. The program addresses two critical pain points in legal AI adoption: inaccurate outputs in filings and widespread lawyer unfamiliarity with AI tools. By offering free, structured access and training, Florida is positioning itself as a leader in responsible AI integration at a moment when state bars are grappling with how to support technological adoption without compromising ethics. If successful, this blueprint could reshape how other state bars approach AI competency and member support.

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