Spring Internship Program

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Application for Law Student Internship Page 4 of 5 HR Form Rev May 2023

Florida Attorney General's Internship Program: Gain Practical Experience in Law

Position: Law Student Internship

Deadline: Spring - September 30

Salary: Unpaid (may be eligible for academic credit)

Organization: Office of the Attorney General

Experience: Law Student (1L, 2L, or 3L)

Location: Statewide, Florida (various locations)

Organization Overview:

The Office of the Attorney General for the State of Florida serves as the attorney for the state and is a member of the Florida Cabinet. The office is responsible for prosecuting specific crimes that impact two or more judicial circuits in the state, working closely with state and federal counterparts. The Attorney General also works closely with law enforcement and State Attorneys to coordinate the prosecution of multi-circuit violations of state law.

Internship Overview:

The Office of the Attorney General offers law student internships for academic credit during the fall, spring, and summer terms. These internships provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a legal field and contribute meaningful work towards the completion of their degree. Interns must be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week and may be placed in various locations throughout Florida.

Qualifications:

- Currently enrolled in an accredited ABA law school
- Eligible to receive academic credit or participating in a law school sponsored program (. Pro Bono Programs, Law School sponsored clinics, Law School Paid Stipend programs)
- Must be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week
- 2nd and 3rd year law students may be required to provide a writing sample at the time of the interview, if selected

Application Deadlines:

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

Application Process:

- Complete and submit the appropriate application packet (available on the organization's website)
- Submit a resume
- Provide a letter from advisor or university confirming enrollment and eligibility for academic credit or participation in a law school sponsored program
- Submit an official transcript (unofficial accepted if not available online)
- 2nd and 3rd year law students may be required to provide a writing sample at the time of the interview, if selected

Available Internship Opportunities:

- 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)

Application for Law Student Internship Page 1 of 5 HR Form Rev May 2023

Application for Law Student Internship:

- General Information
- Background Information
- Volunteer Statement
- Security Screening Authorization
- Certification

General Information:

- Name
- Address
- Contact information
- Academic term for which you are applying
- Top 3 choices for internships in order of preference
- Eligibility to receive academic credit
- Contact information for academic advisor
- Hours available per week

Background Information:

- . citizenship or legal authorization to work in the .
- Disclosure of adult criminal history information
- Arrest and conviction history
- Certification that all information provided is true and correct

Volunteer Statement:

- Acknowledgement that internship is unpaid and offers no benefits
- Consent to background screening for work purposes

Security Screening Authorization:

- Authorization for preliminary background screening, including criminal background check on FCIC/NCIC database

Certification:

- Certification that all information provided is true, correct, and made in good faith

Legal research, writing, communication, organization, time management, attention to detail

Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school

Complete and submit application packet (including resume, letter from advisor or university, and official transcript) to

Qualification and Experience Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school and eligible to receive academic credit or participate in a law school sponsored program

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