Program Success Magazine October 2020 | Page 19

Daisy Lynum at ribbon cutting for FAMU Plaza outside of law school Daisy Lynum A Powerful Force – A Powerful Voice

Daisy Lynum at ribbon cutting for FAMU Plaza outside of law school Daisy Lynum A Powerful Force – A Powerful Voice

“ Florida A & M University ( FAMU ) College of Law joins the City of Orlando and our more than 1,600 law school alumni in mourning the loss of former Orlando City Commissioner Daisy Lynum , who led the effort to bring the re-established law school to Parramore . She was a visionary , and we are indebted to her for foreshadowing our future as a resource in the Parramore , downtown Orlando , and broader community . We extend our condolences to the Lynum family , including Edward Juan Lynum , a member of the inaugural graduating class of 2005 .”

The FAMU College of Law is located in the heart of Downtown Orlando , just steps from the George C . Young United States Courthouse and Federal Building ; and blocks from governmental offices , major law firms , large corporations and legal service agencies .
The college ’ s prime location provides students with direct access to the area ’ s largest employers of individuals with law degrees , offering our students and graduates ample avenues to gain practical experience in the legal profession .
With tuition among the lowest of the law schools in Florida , along with a full-time day program and a part-time evening program , the college is distinctly positioned to offer the traditional student and the working professional a chance to earn a law degree while accruing minimal debt .
Thanks to its renowned faculty , the college focuses on academic excellence in the classroom ; emphasizes practical experience and public service within its clinical programs ; and stresses professionalism through its co-curricular activities .