 The Child Life Council requires that a minimum of 480 hours of fieldwork under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist be completed in order for a candidate to be eligible to take the Child Life Certification Examination and attain the Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential.The primary goal of a clinical internship is to facilitate students’ application of theory into practice, thus preparing students for employment as child life professionals.Child life internships are typically not paid, and effective beginning in 2012, the Child Life Council will cease accepting paid work experience in lieu of a 480 internship as a prerequisite for the certification exam.