The Bankruptcy Pro Bono Clinic offers pro bono legal services to qualifying persons who are dealing with financial problems and may file bankruptcy. The College of Law offers the clinic as a one-semester, 3-credit elective course that pairs students with various mentor attorneys to represent actual clients but with additional credits available upon request and approval. Students will work with the mentor attorneys on client meetings, pleadings, and court hearings and will be required to attend a 2-hour class once a week. During the class, students will share their experiences with the class. Student benefits: Students will practice in federal bankruptcy court as advocates for clients and will network with members of the North Florida Bankruptcy Bar and other parts of Florida. The cases may be chapter 7s, small business cases, contested matters, or adversary proceedings relating to the discharge. The clinic provides amazing networking opportunities for students as they will work with top bankruptcy attorneys in North Florida and other parts of Florida. Clients will be referred by Legal Services of North Florida and bankruptcy professionals throughout the state.
Certified by The United States Bankruptcy Court, the Clinic is directed by Professor Michael Markham. Professor Markham has been a bankruptcy practitioner since graduating from FSU College of Law in 1988 and has represented numerous parties in bankruptcy cases all over the country, including debtors, creditors, committees, and trustees. Professor Markham currently acts as a Subchapter V Trustee in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida.
How to Apply
Law students interested in enrolling in the Bankruptcy Pro Bono Clinic should contact Professor Michael Markham (MikeM@jpfirm.com) to schedule an interview. There are no prerequisites for this clinic. The clinic is open to all students beginning the summer after their 1L year.
Student Testimonial
"Participating in the bankruptcy clinic has been a remarkable opportunity for me as a law student. It offers a unique chance to immerse myself in the courtroom experience, where I can represent clients during hearings and motions. I believe this clinic is invaluable for any law student seeking practical experience in bankruptcy law and the essential advocacy skills that are crucial in any area of legal practice."
- 3L Britania Whyte
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