Law Clerkships at the Court
Justice Peggy A. Quince
Florida Supreme Court
500 South Duval Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1925
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Number of Positions Currently Open: 1 (opening January 2006)
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Judicial Clerkship Application Procedure:
cover letter, including statement of interest
resume, including GPA and class rank
writing sample
list of references
transcripts (law school and undergraduate)
Primary selection criteria: (1) Writing and research experience; (2) Law review, moot court, trial team, or comparable; (3) Class rank.
Applications accepted beginning: A year or more in advance
Number of clerkships available: Varies from year to year
Position length: Usually 2 years
Florida Bar Exam Required
Salary: The minimum salary for staff attorneys is $43,558.92. Appointments above the minimum may be made based on experience. Appointments are 10% below the minimum ($39,203.03) if the individual is not a member of the Florida Bar. These amounts will rise by 3.6 percent effective August 1, 2005.
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WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY.
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IF YOU NEED AN ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE CALL THE CONTACT PERSON AT THE NUMBER INDICATED FOR EACH RESPECTIVE POSITION. PERSONS USING A TDD MAY CALL THE CONTACT PERSON THROUGH THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE AT 1-800-955-8771.
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