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

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- H1: Practical Legal Internship at the Office of the Attorney General in Florida
- H2: Gain Valuable Experience in a Legal Field through the Florida Attorney General's Internship Program

Organization: Office of the Attorney General
Department: Statewide Prosecution
Job Title: Law Student Intern
Salary: Unpaid
Experience: Law students, 2nd and 3rd year expected to provide a writing sample

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

Overview:
The Florida Attorney General's Internship Program offers law students an opportunity to gain practical experience in a legal field and contribute to meaningful work towards the completion of their degree. The program is open to students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school and offers both unpaid internships for academic credit and participation in law school sponsored programs.

Job Description:
- Interns will be primarily law student interns
- Must be able to intern a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Number and locations of internships available each term is based on agency need and opportunity
- Interns will work closely with state and federal counterparts in the prosecution of complex, organized criminal activity
- Interns will have the opportunity to work throughout Florida and coordinate with law enforcement and State Attorneys

Requirements:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school
- Must be able to intern a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Must provide documentation of enrollment and eligibility for academic credit or participation in a law school sponsored program
- 2nd and 3rd year law students will be expected to provide a writing sample at the time of interview, if selected

Application Process:
- Complete and submit the appropriate application packet prior to the deadline
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged
- Applications must include: application for internship, resume, letter from advisor or university, and official transcript (if not available online, unofficial will be accepted)
- 2nd and 3rd year law students must provide a writing sample at the time of interview, if selected
- Completed packets and any questions or comments should be emailed to

Background Check:
- The Office of the Attorney General is a criminal justice agency and all interns must undergo a preliminary background screening
- This includes a criminal background check on the FCIC/NCIC database
- Interns must report any adult criminal history information, regardless of whether records have been sealed or expunged

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 if not available online, but official needed if selected)
- Optional: Letter(s) of Recommendation

Volunteer Statement:
- Interns will not be compensated or eligible for benefits, with the exception of Worker's Compensation benefits
- By applying, interns acknowledge and understand that the internship is unpaid

Security Screening Authorization:
- By applying, interns authorize the Office of the Attorney General to conduct a preliminary background screening for work purposes, including a criminal background check on the FCIC/NCIC database
- This information will be used to determine fitness and ability to work in the Office of the Attorney General

Background Information:
- Interns must report any arrests or charges for a felony or misdemeanor, even if records have been sealed or expunged
- Interns must also report any criminal charges that were dropped or dismissed, or if they participated in a pretrial intervention or diversion program
- The nature, severity and date of the offense will be considered in relation to the position
- A "Yes" answer to these questions will not necessarily disqualify an applicant, but the information will be reviewed

Certification:
- By applying, interns certify that all information provided is true and correct to the best of their knowledge
- Interns also give consent for the release of information to investigators and personnel staff for purposes related to the internship or volunteer opportunity at the Office of the Attorney General.

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Legal research, writing, communication, organization, attention to detail.

Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school.

Interested students must complete and submit an application packet, including a resume, letter from advisor or university confirming eligibility for academic credit or participation in a law school sponsored program, and official transcript.

Qualification and Experience Enrolled in an accredited ABA law school.

Legal