The Florida Supreme Court (FSC) Fellows Program

About the Program

The Florida Supreme Court (FSC) Fellows Program provides 3L students a unique opportunity to develop the skills of a law clerk and learn about the operation of Florida's highest court. The Program is designed for students who have an interest in clerkships or appellate practice and who wish to broaden their knowledge through dialogue and exchange with Florida Supreme Court justices and others in the judicial system.

The Experience

Fellows work for an individual justice, for all the justices as a central staff law clerk, for the clerk of court and the administrative justice, or for the Office of the State Courts Administrator General Counsel.  Duties include:

  • reviewing and making recommendations on petitions for discretionary review, attorney discipline matters, and extraordinary writ petitions
  • conducting legal research
  • preparing memoranda on pending cases 

Fellows will also have the opportunity to attend oral argument; discuss cases with staff attorneys and justices; assist in the drafting of orders and opinions; and attend a variety of special lectures, group discussions, and training sessions. 

The Program is a paid externship position for nine (9) credits a semester that also provides for a tuition or monthly stipend benefit (approval for financial benefit pending).

Contact

For more information about the Program, please contact Professor Jessi Tamayo, Director of the Externship Program at jtamayo@law.miami.edu.

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  • Application

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please visit https://supremecourt.flcourts.gov/resources/Fellows-Program to apply. 

    • The application for the Spring 2026 FSC Fellows Program will close on September 30, 2025.
    • The application for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 FSC Fellows Program has not been released. For more information please email FSCFellows@flcourts.org. 

     

    The FSC Fellows Program Application Packet will require:

    • Completed Application
    • Resume
    • Two Recommendation Letters
    • Transcripts
    • Writing Sample
    • Florida Board of Bar Examiners Clearance Letter
    • Release for Criminal History Record Check 

  • Eligibility Requirements

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants must: 

    • Be classified as a third-year (3L) student during, or second semester, second-year (2L) student their time in the Program.
    • Be in the top 25% of their class.
    • Obtain recommendations from at least two individuals who are familiar with the applicant’s academic performance, work experience, and/or overall ability to participate in the Program. (At least one recommendation letter must be obtained from a faculty member.)
    • Be certified by Miami Law as being of good character and competent legal ability to perform as an FSC Fellow.
    • Obtain a letter of clearance as to character and fitness from the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.

    Applicants selected to participate in either Program will also be required to submit to a Level 2 Criminal History Record Check.

  • Pay and Credit Hours

    RATE OF PAY / HOURS OF WORK

    Fellows will receive $15.75 per hour and will work up to 20 hours per week during the Program’s duration. Work will primarily be performed during regular business hours and will include in-office work, specialized seminars, and coordinated events. Fellows must reside in the Tallahassee area during the Program.

    CREDIT HOURS

    FSC Fellows will receive 9 credits per semester through the Externship Program.

     

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