Law Student - Government in West Palm Beach, FL

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West Palm Beach, FL

Law Student - Government in West Palm Beach, FL

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- Organization: Federal Public Defender’s Office – Southern District of Florida
- Job Title: Law Student Internship Opportunity
- Experience: Law students currently enrolled in law school
- Salary: Non-salaried position
- Semester Opportunities: Fall (July 15th deadline), Spring (November 15th deadline), Summer (March 15th deadline)
- Application Deadline: Rolling basis until positions are filled, priority given to those who submit materials in advance
- Work Hours: Minimum 12 hours per week during school year, 40 hours per week for summer interns
- School Credit: Office is happy to work with students to meet school requirements for credit

H1: Federal Public Defender’s Office – Southern District of Florida Law Student Internship Opportunity

H2: Gain Hands-On Experience in Federal Criminal Defense

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Southern District of Florida is seeking law students to join their team as legal interns. This opportunity provides students with the unique experience of working on criminal cases in federal court and gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of criminal defense. The internship is open to law students currently enrolled in law school and offers a non-salaried position.

Gain valuable experience in the preparation of criminal defense cases by conducting legal research and assisting in drafting motions and briefs. Interns may also have the opportunity to assist with trial preparation and case investigation, including meeting with clients and attending court proceedings.

The internship is typically assigned to work directly with one or more Assistant Federal Public Defenders (AFPDs) who will provide supervision and guidance. The office requests a minimum of 12 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week for summer interns.

Interested students should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcript (unofficial is fine) via email to . Applications for the Spring semester should be received by November 15th, for the Fall semester by July 15th, and for summer interns by March 15th. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled, so it is advised to submit materials in advance.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in federal criminal defense while receiving school credit. Apply now to join the Federal Public Defender’s Office – Southern District of Florida as a legal intern.