Judicial Internship

This is a single semester internship that provides experience within the judicial system. Students learn about judicial decision-making and use their analytical, research, and writing skills to draft opinions and memoranda for pending matters under the direct supervision of judges, their law clerks, and staff attorneys. By observing court proceedings, they become familiar with court procedures and legal advocacy. Placements include the judicial circuit courts, the Florida District Court of Appeals, and the United States District Court.

Students are required to attend the weekly class component.

Prerequisites: Completion of the first year in good standing
Co-requisites: None required
Course Credit: 4
Grading: Pass/Fail
Minimum Hourly Requirement: Fall/Spring: 16 hours per week; Summer: 32 hours per week
Eligible Students: 2L’s and 3L’s
Florida Bar Notice of Registrant Clearance: No
Clinic Location: Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties
Faculty: Judge Darrin P. Gayles, Judge Peter R. Lopez, and Judge Michele Towbin Singer

“I am honored to have been an intern at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida with Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid. One of the primary aspects of my role involved conducting extensive legal research on cases before the court. I researched precedent cases, statutes, and legal doctrines to provide comprehensive analysis contributing to the Judge’s decision-making process. I drafted court orders involving multiple areas of the law and attended court proceedings in different states of litigation where I observed the day-to-day application of legal principles. Through this internship, I sharpened my legal research skills, deepened my understanding of the intricacies of federal law, gained a practical understanding of courtroom dynamics and the importance of effective advocacy.”