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Summer Justice Internship Program (Broward County Public Defender's Office)
Research & internship · Broward County Public Defender's OfficeRising 10th graders (age 15-18) enrolled in a Broward County high school spend nine consecutive business days at the Broward County Courthouse learning how a public defender's office works, including a crime lab tour and a jail tour. It's unpaid and requires a minimum 2.0 GPA, two recommendation letters, and a personal statement.
Who can apply
GradesSophomores only
Min GPA2
ScopeRegional
StatesFL
FieldsLaw · Criminal Justice
EligibilityMust be enrolled in a Broward County high school, ages 15-18
Logistics
Cost to youFree; unpaid
Financial aidNot listed
StipendNone
FormatCommuter
Length9 business days each summer (2026 dates: June 15-26), Monday-Friday 9am-3pm
WhereBroward County Courthouse, 201 SE 6th Street, Suite 3872, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Applying
DueNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed May 1)
You submitRequires two recommendation letters, a personal statement, and consent forms for the jail and crime-lab tours