Florida Supreme Court Internship

For one semester, the intern will function as a law clerk to an individual Justice or as a central staff law clerk working for all of the Justices. Duties will include the following: reviewing and making recommendations on petitions for discretionary review, attorney discipline matters, and extraordinary writ petitions; and conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on pending cases. The intern will have the opportunity to attend oral argument, discuss cases with staff attorneys and the assigned justice, and assist in the drafting of orders or opinions. The intern also will attend special lectures, group discussion, and training sessions. The intern will be awarded a certificate of recognition upon successful completion of the program. This Internship requires the student to have his or her Notice of Registrant Clearance.

The placement is based in Tallahassee and includes a stipend to assist with expenses associated with the Internship.

  • Prerequisites: Second- or third-year students with an outstanding academic record (generally top 25 percent) and exceptional research and writing skills. Students must have completed Civil Procedure and Evidence; Criminal Procedure and Florida Constitutional Law are recommended.
  • Co-requisites: None required
  • Course Credit: 12 or 6
  • Grading: Pass/Fail
  • Minimum Hourly Requirement: Fall/Spring (12 credits) 40 hours per week; Summer (6 credits) 40 hours per week
  • Eligible Students: 2L’s and 3L’s
  • Florida Bar Notice of Registrant Clearance: Yes
  • Clinic Location: Florida Supreme Court, Tallahassee, Florida

Lewis Menendez

“Working at the Florida Supreme Court was an invaluable placement that deepened my understanding of constitutional, criminal, and civil law. I worked on matters before the Court, reviewing briefs, analyzing statutory language, and observing how statewide issues are resolved at the highest judicial level. Being surrounded by skilled attorneys and clerks pushed me to grow and clarified the kind of lawyer I hope to become. The fellowship also included meaningful activities, such as attending oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court and seeing the judicial process firsthand. It was real‑world learning no classroom can match, and I encourage any student to go for it.”