Fall Internship Program

Full-time

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Signature Date
Application for Law Student Internship Page 4 of 5 HR Form Rev May 2023
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Please list your employment history for the past 10 years. If you need additional space, please attach a separate sheet of paper. For each position, please list the following:
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Application for Law Student Internship Page 5 of 5 HR Form Rev May 2023

Organization: Florida Attorney General's Office
Job Title: Law Student Intern
Experience Level: Law student
Salary: Unpaid, but eligible for academic credit or participation in law school sponsored programs

H1: Florida Attorney General's Internship Program
H2: Civil Litigation Division and Bureaus

Job Responsibilities:

- Represent the State of Florida, its agencies, officers, employees, and agents in civil litigation cases at both the trial and appellate levels
- Handle a variety of civil actions, including class action lawsuits, administrative cases, bankruptcy cases, and tort litigation
- Protect the public's interest through common law duties and responsibilities assigned to the Civil Litigation Division
- Serve as the attorney for the State of Florida and a member of the Florida Cabinet
- Provide practical experience in a legal field for law students
- Perform meaningful work towards the completion of their degree

Job Requirements:

- Currently enrolled in an accredited ABA law school
- Available to intern a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Able to intern for a period prescribed by the college or school
- Eligible to receive academic credit or participate in law school sponsored programs
- Required documentation includes: application, resume, letter from advisor or university, and official transcript (unofficial accepted for initial application)
- 2nd and 3rd year law students may be expected to provide a writing sample at the time of interview if selected

Application Deadlines:

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

Salary and Benefits:

- Unpaid internship, but eligible for academic credit or participation in law school sponsored programs
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in a legal field
- Chance to perform meaningful work towards the completion of degree

How to Apply:

- Interested students must complete and submit the appropriate application packet prior to the deadline
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged
- Completed internship packets and any inquiries can be emailed to
- Only those with a favorable background check will be placed for review by managers

General Information:

- Internships primarily available for law students
- Division and location preferences can be indicated on application
- Opportunities available at various office locations throughout Florida
- Antitrust, Capital Appeals, Civil Appeals, Civil Legal Services, Civil Litigation, Criminal Appeals, Consumer Protection, Cyber Fraud Unit, Executive Staff, Medicaid Fraud Control, Solicitor General, and Statewide Prosecution divisions all offer internships
- Interns must be . citizens or legally authorized to work in the .
- Must pass a preliminary background screening, including a criminal background check
- Previous arrests or convictions will not necessarily disqualify an applicant, but may be considered in relation to the position applied for

Certification:

- Any omissions, falsifications, misstatements, or misrepresentations may disqualify an applicant and may be grounds for release from the program
- All information provided may be investigated as allowed by law
- Consent is given for the release of information about ability, employment history, and fitness for employment to authorized employees of the Florida state government
- Certification must be signed and dated by applicant

Employment History:

- Applicants must list employment history for the past 10 years
- Include employer name, job title, dates of employment, and reason for leaving
- Additional space can be provided on a separate sheet of paper if needed.

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Legal research, legal writing, trial advocacy, appellate advocacy, case management, client communication, negotiation, time management.

Currently enrolled in an accredited ABA law school.

Interested students must submit an application packet including a resume, letter from academic advisor, official transcript, and any additional required documentation.

Qualification and Experience Law student enrolled in an accredited ABA law school.

Legal