2L Year In Full Swing

Today is my second day of class as a 2L (second year law student), and actually my most brutal day of the week (see link at bottom of this post).  Everyone says that I have gotten over the hump.  1L year is supposed to be the “hazing period” and many say that it will only get better from here on out.  I think that the best part of being a 2L, at least thus far, is the fact that I can actually choose what times my classes are, not to mention which classes I actually take.  There is one caveat about the benefits of being able to pick my classes from here on out (other than legal drafting, which is required next semester): the classes offered at UF Law SUCK.  There are absolutely no sports law/entertainment law classes, and the courses actually offered leave a lot to be desired.

I am taking two strongly recommended classes (because they are tested on the Florida Bar): Evidence and Estates & Trusts.  I decided to enroll in Elections & Campaign Finance Law, because it sounds interesting and we are in a Presidential election year (plus, I am going to be the first Jewish president one day…right?).  The one class with potential application to what we discuss here is Labor Law.  I am pretty excited about reading for that.  And my final class, which actually wraps up my week, is a weird one.  Child Support Enforcement Law.  Who knows, maybe it will one day come in handy.  Hopefully not due of a personal matter, though.

Want to know the real beauty of my schedule?  My law school week is over on Wednesday night.  If you are interested in following when I will be in class, click here.  Back to learning about intestate succession.

By Darren Heitner

Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.

4 replies on “2L Year In Full Swing”

I think one is “officially” over “the hump” once you are through Evidence & Con Law. I definitely do not miss those days!!

You should look into visiting FCSL for a semester to get real exposure to sports…especially since it is so close to Gainesville. The experience I gained from my sports classes are essentialy to my everyday work.

Darren,

Once you pass your first year it all does get better, However once you start practicing law you will realize none of the classes actually prepare you for the hands on nitty gritty of the job. But you’ll learn.

Good luck.

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