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Florida Attorney General's Internship Program: Gain Practical Experience in a Legal Field

Position: Law Student Intern
Salary: Unpaid, academic credit available
Experience: Law students, 2nd or 3rd year required

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

Organization: Office of the Attorney General
Location: Statewide Prosecution (various offices in Florida)

Overview:
The Office of the Attorney General in Florida is offering an internship program for law students to gain practical experience in a legal field. The internship is open to students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school and is available for academic credit or through participation in law school sponsored programs. The program offers unpaid internships and is open to 2nd and 3rd year law students.

Job Description:
The Office of the Attorney General's Statewide Prosecution division prosecutes specific crimes that impact two or more judicial circuits in the state. This includes working closely with state and federal counterparts to focus on complex, organized criminal activity. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with law enforcement and State Attorneys on multi-circuit violations of state law. This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a legal field and contribute to the completion of your degree.

Responsibilities:
- Assist with research and writing for ongoing cases
- Observe and participate in courtroom proceedings
- Draft legal documents and memos
- Attend meetings and conferences with attorneys and law enforcement
- Conduct legal research and analysis

Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school
- Must be in 2nd or 3rd year of law school
- Must be able to intern a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Must have excellent research and writing skills
- Must have a strong interest in criminal law and prosecution
- Must have a strong work ethic and ability to work independently
- Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Application Process:
To be considered for an internship, please submit the following:
- Completed application for internship
- Resume
- Letter from advisor or university confirming eligibility for academic credit or participation in a law school sponsored program
- Official transcript (unofficial accepted if not available online)
- Writing sample (required for 2nd and 3rd year law students)

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

Note: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so it is encouraged to apply early.

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

Division Choices:
- 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)

Benefits:
- Gain practical experience in a legal field
- Opportunity to work with state and federal counterparts
- Develop research and writing skills
- Network with attorneys and law enforcement
- Potential for academic credit or participation in law school sponsored programs

Legal research, writing, communication, critical thinking, attention to detail, time management, organization, teamwork, computer proficiency, knowledge of criminal law and procedure, knowledge of civil law and procedure, knowledge of state and federal court systems, knowledge of legal software and databases, ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, ability to work independently and with a team, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, ability to analyze complex legal issues, ability to draft legal documents and motions, ability to conduct legal research and analysis, ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, ability to handle high-pressure situations, ability to adapt to changing legal environments, ability to think creatively and problem-solve, ability to stay updated on current legal developments and trends, ability to maintain ethical standards and confidentiality, ability to draft and negotiate contracts and agreements, ability to manage a caseload, ability to conduct legal negotiations and settlements, ability to provide legal advice and counsel, ability to represent clients in court or administrative hearings, ability to prepare and present legal arguments, ability to conduct legal investigations and discovery, ability to manage and organize legal documents and evidence, ability to develop and implement legal strategies, ability to analyze and interpret laws and regulations.

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

Qualification and Experience Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school, must be eligible to receive academic credit or participate in a law school sponsored program, must have a strong academic record, must have excellent communication and writing skills, must have a strong interest in criminal and civil law, must have knowledge of state and federal court systems, must have knowledge of legal software and databases, must have experience with legal research and writing, must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, must have a strong work ethic and ability to handle high-pressure situations, must be able to work independently and with a team, must have a strong attention to detail, must have excellent time management and organizational skills, must have a strong understanding of ethical standards and confidentiality, must have a strong understanding of legal procedures and protocols, must have a strong understanding of current legal developments and trends, must have a strong understanding of criminal and civil law principles, must have a strong understanding of legal research methods and techniques, must have a strong understanding of legal writing and communication, must have a strong understanding of legal analysis and problem-solving, must have a strong understanding of contract and agreement drafting and negotiation, must have a strong understanding of legal investigations and discovery, must have a strong understanding of legal representation and advocacy, must have a strong understanding of legal counseling and advice, must have a strong understanding of legal strategy development and implementation, must have a strong understanding of legal document and evidence management and organization, must have a strong understanding of legal argument preparation and presentation, must have a strong understanding of legal negotiation and settlement techniques, must have a strong understanding of legal case management and caseload management, must have a strong understanding of legal client and colleague communication, must have a strong understanding of legal client and colleague relationship management, must have a strong understanding of legal client and colleague representation and advocacy, must have a strong understanding of legal client and colleague counseling and advice, must have a strong understanding of legal client and colleague strategy development and implementation, must have a strong understanding of legal client and colleague document and evidence management and organization, must have a strong understanding of legal client and colleague argument preparation and presentation, must have a strong understanding of legal client and colleague negotiation and settlement techniques, must have a strong understanding of legal client and colleague case management and caseload management.

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