Spring Internship Program

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Florida Attorney General's Internship Program
Application Deadlines: Spring: September 30

- Job Title: Legal Intern
- Organization: Office of the Attorney General
- Location: Florida
- Experience: Law student enrolled in an accredited ABA law school
- Salary: Unpaid, for academic credit or through participation in law school sponsored programs

The Office of the Attorney General in Florida offers an exciting opportunity for law students to gain practical experience in the legal field through their internship program. As the attorney for the State of Florida and a member of the Florida Cabinet, the Attorney General represents and defends State prosecutions in all criminal appeals in the five state courts of appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, and federal courts.

The internship program is open to interested students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school. The program offers unpaid internships for academic credit and through participation in law school sponsored programs such as Pro Bono Programs, Law School sponsored clinics, Law School Paid Stipend programs, etc. The internship is a great way for students to gain practical experience and contribute to meaningful work towards the completion of their degree.

The internships are available primarily for law student interns, and students must be able to intern a minimum of 20 hours per week, or for a period prescribed by their college or school. The number and locations of internship opportunities available each term are based on agency need and opportunity. Interested students are encouraged to apply early, as applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Application Deadlines:

- Summer: January 31 (extended to March 1 for 2024)
- Fall: June 30
- Spring: September 30

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Represent and defend State prosecutions in all criminal appeals in the five state courts of appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, and federal courts.
- Provide legal assistance to state attorneys through the five criminal bureaus.
- Handle death penalty litigation statewide before the Florida Supreme Court and federal courts.
- Serve as the attorney for the State of Florida and a member of the Florida Cabinet.
- Perform meaningful work towards the completion of their degree.
- Gain practical experience in the legal field.

Qualifications:

- Law student enrolled in an accredited ABA law school.
- Able to intern a minimum of 20 hours per week or for a period prescribed by their college or school.
- Interested in gaining practical experience in the legal field.
- Able to contribute to meaningful work towards the completion of their degree.

Application Requirements:

- Application for Internship
- Resume
- Letter from advisor or university confirming enrollment and eligibility for academic credit or participation in a law school sponsored program.
- Official transcript (unofficial accepted, but official needed if selected).
- Writing sample for 2nd and 3rd year law students (at the time of interview, if selected).

How to Apply:

- Complete and submit the appropriate application packet before the deadline.
- Application packets and any questions or comments can be emailed to .
- Only those with a favorable background will be placed for review by managers.

Affidavit of Applicant:

Before submitting the application, the applicant must sign an affidavit that states:

- The statements in the application are true and correct.
- The applicant is not a candidate for nomination or election to public office.
- The applicant has not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement.
- The applicant's civil rights have been restored, if previously convicted.

Security Screening Authorization:

The applicant must also authorize a preliminary background screening for work purposes, which includes a criminal background check on the FCIC/NCIC database. This information will be reviewed to determine the applicant's fitness and ability to work in the Office of the Attorney General.

Available Divisions and Locations:

The OAG offers internship positions in the following divisions (letters in parentheses indicate office locations of division):

- Antitrust (T)
- Capital Appeals (M,D,T,Ta,W)
- Civil Appeals (L,T)
- Civil Legal Services - Child Support Enforcement (T,L,S)
- Civil Legal Services - Ethics (T)
- Civil Legal Services - Revenue Litigation (T)
- Civil Litigation (L,J,Ta,W,T)
- Civil Litigation - Complex Litigation (T)
- Criminal Appeals (D,M,T,Ta,W)
- Consumer Protection (J,L,M,O T,Ta,W)
- Cyber Fraud Unit (Ta)
- Executive Staff (T) (Summer Only)
- Medicaid Fraud Control - Civil Enforcement (T)
- Solicitor General (T)
- Statewide Prosecution (J,L,M,My,O,Ta,W)

Legend for office locations:

- Daytona Beach (D)
- Ft. Lauderdale (L)
- Ft. Myers (My)
- Jacksonville (J)
- Miami (M)
- Orlando (O)
- St. Petersburg (S)
- Tallahassee (T)
- Tampa (Ta)
- West Palm

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Not applicable

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Legal research, writing, appellate advocacy, oral argument, case analysis, legal drafting, negotiation, trial preparation, client communication, legal document review, document management, case management.

Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school.

Interested students should complete and submit the appropriate application packet prior to the specified deadline. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Qualification and Experience Law student enrolled in an accredited ABA law school, eligible to receive academic credit, or participating in a law school sponsored program. Minimum of 20 hours per week availability. Good academic standing.

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