The Attorney General serves as the attorney for the State of Florida and as a member of the Florida Cabinet (For more information about the Attorney General visit the Role and Function of the Attorney General). Interning for the Office of the Attorney General affords law students an opportunity to gain practical experience in a legal field and offers students a chance to perform meaningful work toward the completion of their degree.

The Office of the Attorney General Law Student Internship Program is open to interested students enrolled in an accredited ABA law school. The program offers unpaid internships for academic credit and through participation in law school sponsored programs. All law students seeking academic credit during the fall, spring, or summer term should apply for an unpaid internship. In addition, law students who are not receiving academic credit are welcome to seek internship opportunities as a participant in law school sponsored programs such as Pro Bono Programs, Law School sponsored clinics, Law School Paid Stipend programs, etc. Documentation must be provided.

Students must be able to intern a minimum of 20 hours per week, or for a period as prescribed by the college or school. The number and locations of internships opportunities available each term is based on agency need and opportunity; a summary page with a brief description of each unit has been added to the last page of the intern application to assist you in your selection.

Interested students are directed to complete and submit the appropriate application packet prior to the deadline.

Application Deadlines

• Summer: March 31
• Fall: June 30
• Spring: October 31

Note: to ensure consideration for the term indicated, applications must be received by the deadline provided.

For an applicant to be considered for an internship the following are required:

1. Application for Internship
2. Résumé
3. Letter from Advisor or University that you are enrolled and eligible to receive credit toward degree or that you are a participant in a law school sponsored program such as Pro Bono Program, Law School sponsored clinic, Law School Paid Stipend Program, etc.
4. Official Transcript, if not available on-line unofficial will be accepted, however, official will be needed if chosen

Please note: 2nd and 3rd year law students will be expected to provide a writing sample, at the time of interview, if selected.

Completed internship packets and any questions and comments must be emailed to Recruiting.Desk@myfloridalegal.com, only those who receive a favorable background will be placed for review by managers.