In addition, most UF law students gain experience through paid internships with law firms and agencies. UF's clinical opportunities have expanded to include four clinics in the Virgil Hawkins Civil Clinics and two in the UF Criminal Clinics. The Criminal Clinics allow students to work in offices of state attorneys and public defenders. A new Conservation Clinic, based in the college's Center for Governmental Responsibility, allows students to engage in interdisciplinary team projects focused on the provision of environmental law services. Also contributing to the increase were UF's growing number of Educational Field Placements, commonly known as externships.
Externs earn two to six credits while working in selected agencies or organizations.