Students are only eligible for participation if they have satisfactorily completed Evidence . Students are not certified pursuant to the Student Practice rule. Selection is based on a student applicant's overall record, courses, grades, career goals, expected graduation date, and other externships taken. Special emphasis is given in the selection process on writing ability and grades in Federal Jurisdiction, Evidence, and Federal Civil Procedure. Duties include legal research, writing case summaries, and drafting opinions.
Students critically observe oral arguments, which take place only during morning hours .
Students are eligible for this externship during their 3rd year of law school. Students are not certified pursuant to the Student Practice Rule. Students must have successfully completed Evidence . Florida Criminal Practice , Florida Administrative Law and State Constitutional Law . Judges and law clerks interview interested students.