Fall Internship Program

Full-time

No

Signature of Applicant Date
Please Print Name Application for Law Student Internship Page 4 of 5 HR Form Rev May 2023
Office of the Attorney General
PL-01, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050


Please include this page with your completed application
Internship Opportunities

The Office of the Attorney General offers a variety of internship opportunities for law students. These internships provide valuable hands-on experience in a legal setting and offer students the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the work of the office. The internship program is open to law students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school, and offers both unpaid internships for academic credit and through participation in law school sponsored programs. The number and locations of internships available each term is based on agency need and opportunity. A summary page with a brief description of each unit has been added to the last page of the intern application to assist students in their selection.

The following are some of the internship opportunities available through the Office of the Attorney General:

Consumer Protection Division: This division is responsible for enforcing state and federal consumer protection laws against entities and individuals that engage in unconscionable, deceptive, or unfair practices. The division investigates a wide range of business practices, litigates in state and federal court, and obtains settlements or judgments that return money to consumers and require injunctive and statutory relief. Interns in this division will have the opportunity to work on cases involving a variety of consumer protection issues.

Antitrust Division: The Antitrust Division is responsible for enforcing state and federal antitrust laws to promote competition and protect consumers. Interns in this division will have the opportunity to work on cases involving price fixing, monopolization, and other antitrust violations.

Capital Appeals Division: This division handles appeals in death penalty cases and post-conviction proceedings. Interns in this division will have the opportunity to work on legal research, drafting memos and briefs, and assisting attorneys with case preparation.

Civil Appeals Division: This division handles appeals in civil cases involving state agencies, including challenges to agency rules and regulations. Interns in this division will have the opportunity to work on legal research, drafting memos and briefs, and assisting attorneys with case preparation.

Civil Legal Services Division: This division provides legal representation to state agencies and officials in a variety of civil matters. Interns in this division will have the opportunity to work on cases involving child support enforcement, ethics, and revenue litigation.

Civil Litigation Division: This division handles a wide range of civil litigation on behalf of the state, including challenges to state laws and regulations. Interns in this division will have the opportunity to work on legal research, drafting memos and briefs, and assisting attorneys with case preparation.

Criminal Appeals Division: This division handles appeals in criminal cases, including post-conviction proceedings. Interns in this division will have the opportunity to work on legal research, drafting memos and briefs, and assisting attorneys with case preparation.

Cyber Fraud Unit: This unit investigates and prosecutes cybercrime, including identity theft, online scams, and other internet-related crimes. Interns in this unit will have the opportunity to work on cases involving cutting-edge legal and technological issues.

Medicaid Fraud Control Division: This division investigates and prosecutes fraud in the Medicaid program. Interns in this division will have the opportunity to work on cases involving healthcare fraud and abuse.

Solicitor General Division: This division handles appeals on behalf of the state in federal and state courts, including the . Supreme Court. Interns in this division will have the opportunity to work on legal research, drafting memos and briefs, and assisting attorneys with case preparation.

Statewide Prosecution Division: This division handles complex and high-profile criminal cases throughout the state. Interns in this division will have the opportunity to work on legal research, drafting memos and briefs, and assisting attorneys with case preparation.

student internship (unpaid)

for an applicant to be considered for an internship the following are required:

application for internship
résumé
letter from advisor or university that you are enrolled and eligible to receive credit toward degree or that you are a participant in a law school sponsored program such as pro bono program, law school sponsored clinic, law school paid stipend program, etc. leted internship packets and any questions and comments must be emailed to recruiting. leted internship packets and any questions and comments must be emailed to , only those who receive a favorable background will be placed for review by managers. application for law student internship page 1 of 5 hr form rev may 2023
application for law student internship
office of the attorney general
pl-01, the capitol, tallahassee,
florida 32399-1050


general information
name:
address:
city: state: zip:
phone: e-mail:
please indicate the academic term for which you are applying: ? fall ? spring ? summer
please rank your top 3 choices for internships in order of preference (1 being the top pick and 3 being the least:)
instructions: after selecting each division choice, press the tab to select a location choice. (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. petersburg (s) tallahassee (t) tampa (ta) west palm beach (w)
are you eligible to receive academic credit for your internship at the oag? ? yes ? no
if no, which law school sponsored program applies to you doing an oag internship? a letter from your school
is required to support your eligibility for their program. ? law school stipend program
? pro bono program
? volunteer law student internship
? school sponsored clinic
? other (specified) ______________________
please provide the contact information of your academic advisor as requested below:
academic advisor name: phone:
e-mail: number of hours per week you are available:
i certify that i have included the required documentation as marked below:
? application
? letter from advisor or university that you are enrolled and eligible to receive academic credit toward degree. ? letter from advisor or university that you are enrolled and eligible to participate in a specific school sponsored
program. )
? letter from advisor or university that you are enrolled and in good standing. (volunteer law student internship)
? resume
? official transcript
? letter(s) of recommendation (optional)
application for law student internship page 2 of 5 hr form rev may 2023
please indicate areas of law in which you have a particular interest

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