Selection is based on the student applicant's overall record, courses, grades, career goals, expected graduation date, other externships taken. Students prepare memoranda of law and draft opinions and orders. Students also have an opportunity to observe selected civil and criminal trials. The externship gives students an opportunity to improve research and writing skills as well as observe trial and motion practice skills. Students also learn about circuit and county court jurisdiction and procedure.
Students gain exposure to a wide variety of substantive law.
Students are only eligible for participation if they have satisfactorily completed Evidence . Students are not certified pursuant to the Student Practice Rule. Florida Criminal Practice , Advanced Criminal Procedure , and Remedies are recommended. Selection is based on a student applicant's overall record, courses, grades, career goals, expected graduation date, and other externships taken. Duties include legal research, drafting memoranda, preparing orders, etc.