Bankruptcy Externship

This is a single semester externship that offers a comprehensive set of legal services focused on assisting and empowering low-income individuals in their interaction with the bankruptcy system. Under the supervision of adjunct law faculty, the attorneys at Bankruptcy Bar Foundation of the Southern District and the mentors from the local bankruptcy bar, students represent debtors in bankruptcy cases and proceedings, meet with judges and local practitioners, participate in several joint classes with other local law schools’ bankruptcy clinics, and may be invited to attend events sponsored by the Bankruptcy Bar Association.

Students are required to attend the weekly class component.

Prerequisites: Bankruptcy
Co-requisites: None required
Course Credit: 3
Grading: Academic Component (2 credits): Graded — Field Component (1 credit): Pass/Fail
Minimum Hourly Requirement: 12 hours per week
Eligible Students: 2L’s & 3L’s
Florida Bar Notice of Registrant Clearance: No
Clinic Location: Miami-Dade County
Faculty: Professor Maggie Abdo-Gomez

“My experience in the Bankruptcy Externship was invaluable. I assisted clients facing financial difficulties to determine whether bankruptcy was appropriate. The initial client consultations taught me how to issue-spot in real-world scenarios and effective client communication. One of the most rewarding yet challenging aspects of the course was communicating the intricacies of the bankruptcy system to clients in a way that was easy for them to understand. The Bankruptcy Externship not only enriched my legal education but also proved to be a valuable asset in securing an internship position with the United States Department of Justice, U.S. Trustee Program.”