Externship

Solicitor General

Credits: 3

Students will work with the Solicitor General and be exposed to appellate practice in both the state District Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Students review records on appeal, write briefs, and gain familiarity with appellate procedure and motion practice. Students also critically observe one or more oral arguments in the District Court and Supreme Court, and review them with an accompanying senior attorney. Students do not become certified legal interns.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Office of General Counsel

Credits: 4-6

Students work under the supervision of one of the Deputy General Counsels of DEP. Students handle cases that involve representing the Department in administrative hearings. Students gain experience in legal research, drafting of pleadings and motions, preparation of expert witnesses, depositions and settlement negotiations. 

Division of Administrative Hearings - Environmental

Credits: 6

Students are assigned to serve as an extern law clerk for an administrative law judge who primarily handles environmental cases at the Division of Administrative Hearings. Duties include legal research, drafting memoranda, and preparing orders. Students have an opportunity to improve their research, writing and analytical skills, and to gain an understanding of the jurisdiction and procedures of the Division of Administrative Hearings. Students gain exposure to substantive environmental law. 

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