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Broward County’s Public Defender’s Office hosts 35 South Florida students for annual summer internship program
By Sebastian Cuervo at WSVN 7 News
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
Nearly three dozen students in Broward County learned a lesson in the law as they took a big step toward a career in the criminal justice system. Students took over a courtroom as the Broward County’s Public Defender’s Office hosted 35 high school students for a two-week internship for its annual Su
Key takeaway Students took over a courtroom as the Broward County’s Public Defender’s Office hosted 35 high school students for a two-week internship for its annual Summer Justice Internship Program.
Why this matters in The Miami
The Summer Justice Internship Program hosted by Broward County's Public Defender's Office has significant implications for Miami -Dade County, given the shared regional challenges in the criminal justice system. As a major hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities, Miami's own justice system can benefit from similar initiatives that foster civic engagement and professional development among young people. The program's focus on exposing students to various segments of the justice system, including law enforcement and forensic science, can inform strategies to address issues like sea-level rise and flooding, which may disproportionately affect vulnerable communities and put a strain on local law enforcement and emergency services. By inspiring the next generation of leaders to take an active role in the justice system, such programs can help build a more resilient and equitable community in South Florida, including Miami-Dade County.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Nearly three dozen students in Broward County learned a lesson in the law as they took a big step toward a career in the criminal justice system. Students took over a courtroom as the Broward County’s Public Defender’s Office hosted 35 high school students for a two-week internship for its annual Su
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