Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid)
15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
US FL
Posted 1 year ago
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About Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid)
The internship program will allow the law student to observe firsthand the workings of the judiciary and legal community while reinforcing the legal research and writing skills learned in law school. The interns work on criminal and civil appellate matters as well as other research and writing assignments in the areas of civil, criminal, and family law. The interns are given the opportunity to attend trials and hearings, tour local governmental facilities, attend lunch and learns with local attorneys, and learn more about the programs offered by the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.
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Languages
English
Website
linkedin.com15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
https://www.15thcircuit.com/
205 North Dixie Highway
The mission of the judicial branch is to protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and provide for the peaceful resolution of disputes. Justice in Florida will be accessible, fair, effective, responsive, and accountable. • To be accessible, the Florida justice system will be convenient, understandable, timely, and affordable to everyone. • To be fair, the Florida justice system will respect the dignity of every person, regardless of race, class, gender or other characteristic, apply the law appropriately to the circumstances of individual cases, and include judges and court staff who reflect the community’s diversity. • To be effective, the Florida justice system will uphold the law and apply rules and procedures consistently and in a timely manner, resolve cases with finality, and provide enforceable decisions. • To be responsive, the Florida justice system will anticipate and respond to the needs of all members of society, and provide a variety of dispute resolution methods. • To be accountable, the Florida justice system will use public resources efficiently and in a way that the public can understand.