Fall Internship Program

Full-time

No

Signature of Applicant Date
Application for Law Student Internship Page 4 of 5 HR Form Rev May 2023

Florida Attorney General's Internship Program – Civil Legal Services - Child Support Enforcement

Application Deadlines: Fall: June 30

Job Title: Law Student Intern
Organization: Office of the Attorney General, State of Florida
Department: Civil Legal Services Division - Child Support Enforcement Bureau

Experience: Law students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school

Salary: Unpaid internship for academic credit or through participation in law school sponsored programs

H1: Florida Attorney General's Internship Program - Civil Legal Services - Child Support Enforcement

H2: Join Our Team as a Law Student Intern

- Application deadlines for fall, spring, and summer terms
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in a legal field
- Perform meaningful work toward the completion of your degree
- Available to law students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school
- Unpaid internship for academic credit or through participation in law school sponsored programs
- Must be able to intern a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Number and locations of internships based on agency need and opportunity
- Application packet must be completed and submitted prior to deadline
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis
- Security screening and background check required
- Must be eligible to receive academic credit or participate in a law school sponsored program
- Interns will assist with various legal services for state agencies and boards
- Opportunities available in various divisions and locations throughout Florida

Overview of Civil Legal Services Division:

- Provides legal services to state agencies through contracts
- Represents agencies in Division of Administrative Hearings, Circuit Court, Appellate Courts
- Offers general counsel services for state agencies in Florida
- Ensures interests of the state and taxpayers are protected in legal arena

Overview of Child Support Enforcement Bureau:

- Represents Department of Revenue in 12 counties in Florida
- Services include establishment and enforcement of child support orders
- Provides appellate representation for cases throughout the state
- Attorneys appear in front of various judges and hearing officers

Organization Information:

- Attorney General serves as attorney for State of Florida and member of Florida Cabinet
- Interning for the Office of the Attorney General offers practical experience and meaningful work
- Open to law students seeking academic credit or participating in law school sponsored programs
- Documentation must be provided
- Interns must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Opportunities based on agency need and availability

Application Requirements:

- Application for Internship
- Resume
- Letter from advisor or university confirming eligibility for academic credit or participation in law school sponsored program
- Official transcript (unofficial accepted if not available online)
- Writing sample required for 2nd and 3rd year law students at time of interview

Background Check and Security Screening:

- Preliminary background screening required for work purposes
- Includes criminal background check
- Authorization form must be signed
- Information will be reviewed to determine fitness and ability to work in the Office of the Attorney General

Certification:

- Any omissions, falsifications, or misrepresentations may result in disqualification or release from the program
- Information provided may be investigated
- Consent for release of information from previous employers, schools, and law enforcement agencies
- Must be signed and dated by applicant

Join our team as a law student intern and gain valuable experience in a legal field while making meaningful contributions to the state of Florida. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding internship opportunity with the Office of the Attorney General.

Legal research, writing, oral advocacy, case management, client representation, negotiation, contract drafting, administrative hearings, trial and appellate advocacy.

Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school.

Complete and submit application packet, including resume, letter from academic advisor or university, official transcript, and any additional required documentation.

Qualification and Experience Law student enrolled in an accredited ABA law school, in good academic standing.

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