Spring Internship Program

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Florida Attorney General's Internship Program
- Application Deadlines: Spring: September 30
- Location: Tallahassee, Florida
- Organization: Office of the Attorney General
- Job Title: Law Student Intern
- Experience: 2nd or 3rd year law student

Overview:
- The Office of the Attorney General represents and defends the State of Florida in all criminal appeals in state and federal courts.
- The Capital Appeals Bureau handles death penalty litigation statewide.
- Interning for the Office of the Attorney General offers practical experience in a legal field and meaningful work towards the completion of a law degree.

Roles and Responsibilities:
- Represent and defend State prosecutions in criminal appeals and death penalty litigation.
- Provide legal assistance to state attorneys.
- Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
- Attend court hearings and assist with trial preparations.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities.

Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school.
- Must be eligible to receive academic credit for the internship.
- Must be able to intern a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Must have a strong interest in criminal law and appellate litigation.

Application Process:
- Fill out and submit the application packet by the designated deadline.
- Include a resume, letter from advisor or university, and official transcript.
- 2nd and 3rd year law students will be expected to provide a writing sample at the time of interview if selected.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but early submission is encouraged.

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

Location and Division Preferences:
- Applicants can rank their top 3 choices for internships, with 1 being the top pick and 3 being the least preferred.
- Divisions include Antitrust, Capital Appeals, Civil Appeals, Civil Legal Services, Civil Litigation, Criminal Appeals, Consumer Protection, Cyber Fraud Unit, Executive Staff, Medicaid Fraud Control, Solicitor General, and Statewide Prosecution.
- Locations include Daytona Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee, Tampa, and West Palm Beach.

Benefits:
- Gain practical experience in a legal field.
- Opportunity to work on meaningful cases.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
- Potential to earn academic credit.
- Exposure to different areas of law and legal professionals.

Requirements:
- Must be able to intern a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Must have a strong interest in criminal law and appellate litigation.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school.

Application Documents:
- Application for Internship.
- Resume.
- Letter from advisor or university stating eligibility for academic credit or participation in a law school sponsored program.
- Official transcript (unofficial accepted if not available online).
- Optional: Letter(s) of recommendation.

Certification:
- Any omissions, falsifications, or misrepresentations may result in disqualification from the program.
- The Office of the Attorney General reserves the right to conduct a security screening.
- Consent to release information for internship or volunteer purposes.

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in a legal field and make meaningful contributions to the State of Florida. Apply for the Florida Attorney General's Internship Program today!

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Legal research, writing, oral advocacy, case analysis, trial preparation, client representation, negotiation, document drafting, legal interpretation.

Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school.

Complete and submit the appropriate application packet by the specified deadline.

Qualification and Experience Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school, eligible to receive academic credit, or participating in a law school sponsored program.

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