2024 Summer Internship Program

Contract, Full-time

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Florida Attorney General's Internship Program - Gain Practical Experience in Civil Litigation

Organization: Office of the Attorney General, State of Florida

Job Title: Law Student Intern

Salary: Unpaid, academic credit available

Experience: Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school

Application Deadline: Summer 2024 (extended to 03/01/2024)

H1: Gain Practical Experience in Civil Litigation with the Florida Attorney General's Internship Program

H2: Unpaid Law Student Internship Opportunity

The Florida Attorney General's Internship Program offers law students the opportunity to gain practical experience in civil litigation while interning with the Office of the Attorney General. This program is open to students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school and offers unpaid internships for academic credit. Students can also participate through law school sponsored programs such as Pro Bono Programs, Law School sponsored clinics, and Law School Paid Stipend programs.

The Office of the Attorney General represents the State of Florida, its agencies, officers, employees, and agents in both state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels. The Civil Litigation Division also handles civil actions related to administrative, bankruptcy, corrections, eminent domain, employment, forfeitures, foreclosures, state programs, and tort litigation. The Attorney General also has common law duties and responsibilities to protect the public's interest, which are assigned to the Civil Litigation Division.

As a law student intern, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful and challenging cases, gaining practical experience in a legal field. This internship is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to the completion of your degree.

Salary Information:

- Unpaid internship
- Academic credit available

Job Title: Law Student Intern

Experience Information:

- Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school

Application Deadline:

- Summer 2024 (extended to 03/01/2024)
- Fall: June 30
- Spring: September 30

Key Responsibilities:

- Represent the State of Florida and its agencies, officers, employees, and agents in civil litigation cases
- Handle civil actions related to administrative, bankruptcy, corrections, eminent domain, employment, forfeitures, foreclosures, state programs, and tort litigation
- Conduct legal research and writing
- Assist with case preparation and strategy
- Attend court hearings and trials
- Participate in client meetings and conferences
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervising attorneys

Qualifications:

- Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school
- Strong academic record
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Interest in civil litigation and public service
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Available to intern a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Must provide documentation of eligibility for academic credit or participation in a law school sponsored program

Application Process:

- Submit application, resume, and required documentation to
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but early submission is encouraged
- Applications must be received by the deadline to ensure consideration for the indicated term

Organization Information:

- Organization: Office of the Attorney General, State of Florida
- Job Title: Law Student Intern
- Salary: Unpaid, academic credit available
- Experience: Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school
- Application Deadline: Summer 2024 (extended to 03/01/2024)
- Location: Various locations in Florida (Daytona Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach)

Selection Process:

- Applications will be reviewed by managers
- Only those with favorable backgrounds will be placed for review
- 2nd and 3rd year law students may be asked to provide a writing sample at the time of the interview, if selected

Application Requirements:

- 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, but official required if chosen)
- Optional: Letters of recommendation

Application Deadline:

- Summer: January 31 (extended to 03/01/2024)
- Fall: June 30
- Spring: September 30

Please note: Applications must be received by the deadline provided to ensure consideration for the indicated term.

Benefits:

- Gain practical experience in civil litigation
- Work on meaningful and challenging cases
- Enhance legal skills
- Contribute to the completion of your degree
- Opportunity for academic credit
- Networking opportunities with attorneys and other professionals in the legal field

Note: This internship is unpaid, but academic credit is available. Students not receiving academic credit may also participate through law school sponsored programs such as Pro Bono Programs, Law School sponsored clinics, and Law School Paid Stipend programs.

To Apply:

- Complete and submit the appropriate application packet prior to the deadline
- Indicate your top 3 choices for internships in order of preference
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but early submission is encouraged
- Applications must be received by the deadline to ensure consideration for the indicated term
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Legal research, legal writing, oral advocacy, case management, document drafting, negotiation, client communication, case analysis, trial preparation, legal analysis, legal strategy, legal ethics, public speaking, time management, attention to detail, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, computer proficiency, organizational skills

Enrolled in an accredited ABA law school

Complete and submit application packet by specified deadline

Qualification and Experience Enrolled in an accredited ABA law school, eligibility for academic credit or participation in a law school sponsored program

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