What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Student Summer Internship Program position at 15th Judicial Circuit Court (FL)?
THIS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IS 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.
- Law student enrolled in an accredited law school
- Have a strong academic record
APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 5:00 PM ON April 1, 2026.
THIS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WILL RUN FROM JUNE 1, 2026 TO AUGUST 3, 2026.
During the Application Process please upload the following ATTACHMENTS:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- College transcript (official or unofficial)
- Two names and phone numbers of work or school related references
- 6-12 page double spaced writing sample that must include legal analysis and case citations.
NOTICE:
Applications will be accepted through April 1, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. The Fifteenth Circuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number (561) 355-4380 at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711.”