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

Florida Attorney General's Internship Program: Experience and Salary Information

Job Title: Law Student Intern
Experience: Law school students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school
Salary: Unpaid, but academic credit may be earned through participation in law school sponsored programs

Organization: Office of the Attorney General, State of Florida
Department: Criminal and Capital Appeals Division
Location: Various locations in Florida, including Daytona Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee, Tampa, and West Palm Beach

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

Internship Description:
- Law student interns will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in the legal field and contribute to the completion of their degree.
- Internships are primarily available for law school students, but undergraduates may also apply.
- Interns must be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week for a specified period of time.
- The number and locations of internships available each term are based on agency need and opportunity.
- Interns will have the opportunity to work in various bureaus and units within the Criminal and Capital Appeals Division, such as Antitrust, Civil Appeals, Civil Legal Services, Civil Litigation, Criminal Appeals, Consumer Protection, Cyber Fraud, Executive Staff, Medicaid Fraud Control, Solicitor General, and Statewide Prosecution.

Eligibility:
- Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school.
- Applicants must be eligible to receive academic credit for their internship at the Office of the Attorney General.
- Non-credit seeking students may also apply through participation in law school sponsored programs, such as Pro Bono Programs, Law School sponsored clinics, and Law School Paid Stipend programs.
- Documentation must be provided to support eligibility.

Application Process:
- Interested students must complete and submit the appropriate application packet prior to the deadline.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
- Required documents include: application for internship, resume, letter from advisor or university confirming eligibility for academic credit or participation in a law school sponsored program, and official transcript (unofficial accepted, but official needed if selected).
- 2nd and 3rd year law students will be expected to provide a writing sample at the time of interview, if selected.

Organization Information:
- The Office of the Attorney General serves as the attorney for the State of Florida and a member of the Florida Cabinet.
- The Attorney General is responsible for representing and defending 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 Benefits:
- Gain practical experience in a legal field.
- Contribute to the completion of your degree.
- Work in a professional and supportive environment.
- Opportunity to work in various bureaus and units within the Criminal and Capital Appeals Division.
- Opportunity to work in various locations in Florida.
- Possibility to earn academic credit or participate in a law school sponsored program.
- Exposure to the role and function of the Attorney General and the Florida Cabinet.

How to Apply:
- Complete and submit the appropriate application packet prior to the deadline.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
- Email completed packets and any questions or comments to .
- Only applicants with a favorable background will be placed for review by managers.

Application for Law Student Internship Page 5 of 5 HR Form Rev May 2023

H1: Florida Attorney General's Internship Program: Experience and Salary Information
H2: Eligibility and Application Process

Bullets:
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in a legal field
- Internship open to law school students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school
- Unpaid internship, but academic credit may be earned
- Application deadlines: Fall (June 30), Spring (September 30), Summer (January 31, extended to March 1 for 2024)
- Minimum commitment of 20 hours per week for a specified period of time
- Internship locations in various cities in Florida
- Interns may work in bureaus and units such as Antitrust, Civil Legal Services, Criminal Appeals, and Medicaid Fraud Control
- Eligibility for academic credit or participation in law school sponsored programs must be supported by documentation
- Required application materials: application, resume, letter from advisor or university, and official transcript
- 2nd and 3rd year law students may be asked to provide a writing sample during the interview process
- Organization serves as attorney for the State of Florida and member of the Florida Cabinet
- Interns may gain exposure to the role and function of the Attorney General and the Florida Cabinet
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, early submission is encouraged
- Contact email for questions and application submission:

Legal research, writing, analysis, oral advocacy, case management, client communication, trial preparation, negotiation, legal drafting, litigation strategy, legal ethics, time management, attention to detail

Must be enrolled in an accredited ABA law school and in good standing.

Interested students must complete and submit an application packet, including a resume, letter from advisor or university confirming enrollment and eligibility for credit, and official transcript (if available). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Qualification and Experience Law student enrolled in an accredited ABA law school, in good standing, with a minimum of 20 hours per week availability

Legal