There is a job posting that states, “CLI preferred”. What’s a Certified Legal Intern and how do I become one?
A Certified Legal Intern (CLI) is a student or graduate who has participated in a UF Law clinical skills program. Through the clinic, the student becomes certified by the Florida Supreme Court to represent clients in court under the supervision of a Florida licensed attorney pursuant to Rule 11. Upon graduation and before being sworn in to the Florida Bar, the CLI status can be renewed on the student’s behalf by their employer to permit them to represent clients in the Florida public sector such as state attorney, public defender, legal aid, or municipal attorney’s offices. Additionally, in most Florida jurisdictions a JD plus a CLI equates to a higher starting salary. The ONLY way to become a CLI is to participate in one of the UFLaw’s clinics that offer the certification.
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