Here at UCF's Legal Studies our primary goal is to give our students the best learning experience possible.  Through our wonderful faculty, unique learning opportunities, and one-on-one interaction with students, our department prepares the next generation of lawyers, paralegals, and legal professionals for the future.

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But we need your help.  Only so much learning can happen in a classroom.  To truly provide a world class education we must rely on community partnerships to bridge the gap between the real world and the classroom.  That's where you come in.

Starting in Fall 2019, Legal Studies will be housed at UCF's downtown campus in the heart of Orlando.  With courthouses, government buildings, and law office closer than ever, it has never been easier to impact your community through partnership.

2-12-18

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Anacia Brooks sits in an Orange County courtroom watching as the judge hears case after case. Some of the defendants have a private attorney, and others are represented by a public defender. But a small few rely on a “conflict” attorney for help. These are the defendants who Brooks patiently awaits.

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A junior UCF legal studies major, Brooks is an intern at the Criminal Defense Legal Clinic at FAMU Law School in downtown Orlando. The clinic represents individuals who cannot afford a private lawyer nor make use of the public defender’s office due to conflicts of interest or other extenuating circumstances.