Humane Society of the United States
Credits: 4
(Washington, D.C., New York, San Francisco, Seattle)
Ext-Civil-Enviro
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.
Earthjustice
Credits: 4
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.
Florida Public Service Commission
Credits: 4
Students work in the Commission's General Counsel's office. Students duties include the preparation of legal memoranda and hearing preparation and execution. Students have an opportunity to develop an understanding of the advisory staff attorney's role and learn the law regulating utilities in Florida.