Spring Internship Program

Full-time

No

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Florida Attorney General's Internship Program

Application Deadlines: Spring: September 30

Job Title:
Law Student Internship

Salary Information:
Unpaid internship for academic credit or through participation in law school sponsored programs. Documentation must be provided.

Experience Information:
Law student interns, 2nd and 3rd year law students may be expected to provide a writing sample at the time of interview if selected.

Organization:
Office of the Attorney General

Department:
Civil Litigation Division

H1 and H2 friendly headings:
- Overview of Florida Attorney General's Internship Program
- Application Deadlines and Requirements
- Available Internship Opportunities
- Eligibility and Application Process
- Background Check and Certification
- Affidavit of Good Moral Character

Overview:
The Florida Attorney General's Internship Program offers law students an opportunity to gain practical experience in a legal field and contribute to the completion of their degree. The program is open to interested students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school and offers unpaid internships for academic credit or through participation in law school sponsored programs. The Office of the Attorney General represents the State of Florida and its agencies in both state and federal courts and has common law duties to protect the public's interest.

Application Deadlines and Requirements:
The deadlines for application are as follows:
- Summer: January 31 (extended to March 1 for 2024)
- Fall: June 30
- Spring: September 30
It is recommended to apply early as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Requirements for application include an application form, resume, letter from advisor or university, and official transcript (unofficial accepted). 2nd and 3rd year law students may be expected to provide a writing sample at the time of interview if selected.

Available Internship Opportunities:
Internships are primarily available for law student interns and are located in various divisions and bureaus within the Civil Litigation Division. These include:
- Antitrust (T)
- Capital Appeals (M,D,T,Ta,W)
- Civil Appeals (L,T)
- Civil Legal Services - Child Support Enforcement (T,L,S)
- Civil Legal Services - Ethics (T)
- Civil Legal Services - Revenue Litigation (T)
- Civil Litigation (L,J,Ta,W,T)
- Civil Litigation - Complex Litigation (T)
- Criminal Appeals (D,M,T,Ta,W)
- Consumer Protection (J,L,M,O T,Ta,W)
- Cyber Fraud Unit (Ta)
- Executive Staff (T) (Summer Only)
- Medicaid Fraud Control - Civil Enforcement (T)
- Solicitor General (T)
- Statewide Prosecution (J,L,M,My,O,Ta,W)

Eligibility and Application Process:
The program is open to law students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school. Students must be able to intern a minimum of 20 hours per week or for a period prescribed by their college or school. To be considered for an internship, students must submit a completed application packet and meet the application deadline. Students who are not receiving academic credit are welcome to seek internship opportunities 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.

Background Check and Certification:
Applicants must consent to a preliminary background screening, including a criminal background check on the FCIC/NCIC database. This information will be reviewed to determine the applicant's fitness and ability to work in the Office of the Attorney General. Applicants must certify that all information provided is true, correct, and made in good faith.

Affidavit of Good Moral Character:
Applicants must provide an affidavit of good moral character, stating that they have never been a witness in a criminal case or convicted or pled guilty to any offense other than minor traffic violations.

In summary, the Florida Attorney General's Internship Program offers valuable opportunities for law students to gain practical experience and contribute to their degree while interning for the Office of the Attorney General. Interested students are encouraged to apply early and meet the application requirements.

Legal research, legal writing, case management, trial preparation, appellate advocacy, client communication, negotiation, document review, litigation strategy, legal analysis, oral arguments, drafting legal documents, legal counseling, case evaluation, legal drafting, legal advocacy, legal ethics, legal compliance, legal advice, legal representation

Currently enrolled in an accredited ABA law school

Interested students must complete and submit an application packet, including a resume, letter from advisor or university, official transcript, and any additional required documentation, to the Office of the Attorney General before the specified deadline.

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

Legal