Law Clerkships at the Court
Chief Justice Peggy A. Quince
Chief Justice Quince's office may be reached in Tallahassee by phone at (850) 922-5624. Her judicial assistants are Glenda Larry, Maria Barker, and Della White. Her staff attorneys are Susan O'Halloran, Zainabu Rumala, and Jonathan Tannen. The mailing address is 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee FL 32399-1925.
Number of Positions: None (next opening August 2010)
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 $47,914.80. Appointments above the minimum may be made based on experience. Appointments are 10% below the minimum ($43,123.32) if the individual is not a member of the Florida Bar.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY.
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.
