Salary Information:
- Non-salaried position
- Opportunity to receive school credit
- Minimum of 12 hours per week during school year
- 40 hours per week for summer interns
Job Title:
- Law Student Internship Opportunity at Federal Public Defender's Office
Experience Information:
- Law students currently enrolled in law school
- Hands-on experience in preparation of defense of criminal cases in federal court
- Conduct legal research and assist in drafting motions and briefs
- Participate in trial preparation and case investigation
- Observe attorneys in court proceedings
Organization Information:
- Managed by Federal Public Defender, appointed by Eleventh Circuit
- Staffed by Assistant Federal Public Defenders, investigators, and support personnel
- Handles all aspects of criminal defense in federal court system
Department Information:
- Assigned to work with one or more AFPDs
- Minimum of 12 hours per week during school year, 40 hours per week for summer interns
H1 and H2 Headings:
H1: LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
H2: Organization Information
- Managed by Federal Public Defender, appointed by Eleventh Circuit
- Staffed by Assistant Federal Public Defenders, investigators, and support personnel
- Handles all aspects of criminal defense in federal court system
H2: Job Title
- Law Student Internship Opportunity at Federal Public Defender's Office
H2: Experience Information
- Law students currently enrolled in law school
- Hands-on experience in preparation of defense of criminal cases in federal court
- Conduct legal research and assist in drafting motions and briefs
- Participate in trial preparation and case investigation
- Observe attorneys in court proceedings
H2: Salary Information
- Non-salaried position
- Opportunity to receive school credit
- Minimum of 12 hours per week during school year
- 40 hours per week for summer interns
H2: Department Information
- Assigned to work with one or more AFPDs
- Minimum of 12 hours per week during school year, 40 hours per week for summer interns
Bold Headlines:
- LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
- FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE - Southern District of Florida
- HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN PREPARATION OF DEFENSE OF CRIMINAL CASES
- OBSERVE ATTORNEYS IN COURT PROCEEDINGS
- LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACEMENTS FOR NON-SALARIED LEGAL INTERNS
- ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL POSITIONS ARE FILLED
The Federal Public Defender's Office for the Southern District of Florida is currently offering a unique opportunity for law students to gain hands-on experience in the preparation of defense in federal criminal cases. This internship, managed by the Federal Public Defender and staffed by Assistant Federal Public Defenders, investigators, and support personnel, provides students with valuable experience in the federal court system.
The internship is open to law students currently enrolled in law school, who will have the chance to conduct legal research, assist in drafting motions and briefs, and participate in trial preparation and case investigation. They will also have the opportunity to observe attorneys in court proceedings, providing them with a well-rounded understanding of the criminal defense process.
The Federal Public Defender's Office has a limited number of placements for non-salaried legal interns, who are encouraged to work a minimum of 12 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week for summer interns. Students may also receive school credit for their internship, with the office willing to work with schools to meet any necessary requirements.
Interested students should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcript to . Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled, with priority given to those received by November 15th for the Spring semester, July 15th for the Fall semester, and March 15th for summer interns. Early submission is recommended due to limited placements.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable experience in the federal court system and make a difference in the lives of indigent defendants. Apply now for the Federal Public Defender's Office Law Student Internship.
