A law intern at the Federal Court of Roraima has resigned following allegations of organizational harassment, persecution, and abuse of authority against her by a court secretary director. This intern, who started her position in September 2025, was supposed to work in the judicial area until September this year but was redirected to administrative duties, which she argued were not aligned with her legal education. The intern reported that the director, Paulo Rhuan Melo, obstructed her from working in a federal judge's office and assigned her to tasks outside her field of study.

The resignation request was submitted on January 27, with the intern asserting that it did not make sense to continue in a role that was unrelated to her legal career. Her situation highlights significant issues surrounding workplace misconduct in Brazilian judiciary institutions, particularly regarding the treatment of interns and the power dynamics at play in such environments. This incident sheds light on ongoing concerns about harassment within the legal profession and the need for effective mechanisms to protect individuals who come forward with complaints.

This case could have broader implications for the treatment of interns and employees in governmental institutions, and may prompt discussions about the need for reforms aimed at preventing any forms of harassment and ensuring a supportive work environment. As more individuals come forward with similar allegations, it may call for greater scrutiny of the policies and practices that govern workplace conduct within Brazil's judiciary system.