2024 Summer Internship Program

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Attorney General's Internship Program in Florida: Gain Practical Experience and Meaningful Work

Organization: Office of the Attorney General

Job Title: Law Student Intern

Experience: Law students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school

Salary: Unpaid, academic credit or participation in law school sponsored programs

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

Summary:

The Attorney General's Internship Program in Florida offers law students the opportunity to gain practical experience and perform meaningful work towards the completion of their degree. The program is open to students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school and offers unpaid internships for academic credit or through participation in law school sponsored programs. The program is highly competitive and interested students are encouraged to apply early.

Salary Information:

The internship is unpaid, but students can receive academic credit or participate in law school sponsored programs to gain experience.

Job Title:

Law Student Intern

Experience Information:

The program is open to law students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school. Students must be able to intern for a minimum of 20 hours per week, or for a period prescribed by their college or school. 2nd and 3rd year law students will be expected to provide a writing sample at the time of interview if selected.

Eligibility:

To be considered for the internship, applicants must submit an application, resume, letter from advisor or university confirming enrollment and eligibility for academic credit, and an official transcript. 2nd and 3rd year law students must also provide a writing sample. The program is open to . citizens or those legally authorized to work in the .

Application Deadline:

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

Roles and Functions of the Attorney General:

The Attorney General serves as the attorney for the State of Florida and as a member of the Florida Cabinet. The office represents and defends state prosecutions in all criminal appeals in the five state courts of appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, and federal courts. The Capital Appeals Bureau handles death penalty litigation statewide before the Florida Supreme Court and federal courts.

Internship Opportunities:

Internships are available primarily for law students, and the number and locations of opportunities vary each term based on agency need. The Capital Appeals Division, Criminal and Capital Appeals Division, and five criminal bureaus provide legal assistance to state attorneys. The Capital Appeals Bureau handles death penalty litigation statewide before the Florida Supreme Court and federal courts.

Internship Requirements:

Students must be able to intern for a minimum of 20 hours per week for a period prescribed by their college or school. They must also submit the required documentation, including an application, resume, letter from advisor or university, and official transcript.

Application Process:

The program is highly competitive, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Completed packets and any questions or comments can be emailed to . Only those with a favorable background will be placed for review by managers.

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

Internship Locations:

The internship locations correspond to the office locations of the divisions. Students must select a location where there is a division office to avoid delays in processing their application. The OAG offers internship positions in the following divisions: Antitrust, Capital Appeals, Civil Appeals, Civil Legal Services - Child Support Enforcement, Civil Legal Services - Ethics, Civil Legal Services - Revenue Litigation, Civil Litigation, Civil Litigation - Complex Litigation, Criminal Appeals, Consumer Protection, Cyber Fraud Unit, Executive Staff (summer only), Medicaid Fraud Control - Civil Enforcement, Solicitor General, and Statewide Prosecution.

Security Screening:

Applicants must authorize the Office of the Attorney General to conduct a preliminary background screening, including a criminal background check on the FCIC/NCIC database.

Volunteer Statement:

Interns will not be compensated or eligible for any benefits, except for Worker's Compensation, and must serve on a voluntary unpaid basis.

Certification:

Applicants must certify that all information provided is true, correct, and made in good faith. Any omissions, falsifications, or misrepresentations may disqualify them from the program or result in release from the program at a later date.

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Legal research, writing, court representation, case management, client communication, oral advocacy, negotiation, document drafting, legal analysis.

Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school.

Interested students must complete and submit an application packet prior to the deadline.

Qualification and Experience Law student enrolled in an accredited ABA law school.

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