Spring Internship Program

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Organization: Florida Attorney General's Office
Job Title: Law Student Internship Program
Experience: Law student
Salary: Unpaid, academic credit available

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

Overview:
- The Florida Attorney General's Office offers a Law Student Internship Program for interested students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school.
- Internships are primarily for law students and are available for academic credit or through participation in law school sponsored programs.
- Students must be able to intern a minimum of 20 hours per week, or as prescribed by their college or school.
- The number and locations of internships available each term is based on agency need and opportunity.
- Interested students are encouraged to apply early as applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- The internship program provides practical experience in a legal field and offers students a chance to perform meaningful work towards the completion of their degree.

Eligibility:
- Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school.
- Applicants must be able to intern a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Applicants must be eligible to receive academic credit for their internship at the Florida Attorney General's Office.
- Non-credit seeking students may also apply through participation in law school sponsored programs such as Pro Bono Programs, Law School sponsored clinics, Law School Paid Stipend programs, etc.

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, official required if chosen)
- 2nd and 3rd year law students must provide a writing sample at the time of interview, if selected.

Internship Opportunities:
- Antitrust Division: Represents and defends State prosecutions in all criminal appeals in the five state courts of appeal, the Florida Supreme Court and federal courts.
- Capital Appeals Division: Handles death penalty litigation statewide before the Florida Supreme Court and federal courts.
- Civil Appeals Division: Represents and defends State prosecutions in all civil appeals in the five state courts of appeal, the Florida Supreme Court and federal courts.
- Civil Legal Services - Child Support Enforcement Division: Handles child support enforcement matters.
- Civil Legal Services - Ethics Division: Handles ethics matters.
- Civil Legal Services - Revenue Litigation Division: Handles revenue litigation matters.
- Civil Litigation Division: Handles civil litigation matters.
- Civil Litigation - Complex Litigation Division: Handles complex civil litigation matters.
- Criminal Appeals Division: Represents and defends State prosecutions in all criminal appeals in the five state courts of appeal, the Florida Supreme Court and federal courts.
- Consumer Protection Division: Handles consumer protection matters.
- Cyber Fraud Unit: Handles cyber fraud matters.
- Executive Staff Division: Handles matters for the Attorney General and the Florida Cabinet (summer only).
- Medicaid Fraud Control - Civil Enforcement Division: Handles civil enforcement matters.
- Solicitor General Division: Handles matters for the Solicitor General.
- Statewide Prosecution Division: Handles statewide prosecution matters.

Application Process:
1. Complete and submit the appropriate application packet prior to the deadline.
2. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so apply early.
3. Only those who receive a favorable background will be placed for review by managers.
4. Completed internship packets and any questions or comments must be emailed to .

Required Documents:
- 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, official required if chosen)
- 2nd and 3rd year law students must provide a writing sample at the time of interview, if selected.

Background Check

Legal research, writing, case analysis, trial preparation, advocacy, client counseling, negotiation, legal drafting

Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school

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

Qualification and Experience Enrolled in an accredited ABA law school, eligible to receive academic credit or participate in a law school sponsored program

Legal