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LAW CLERK INTERNSHIP

CompanyState of Florida
LocationFort Myers
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Law clerks will work on a broad range of assignments, including both transactional and litigation-related work. General duties include legal research and writing, discovery, and trial/hearing preparation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1383
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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The mission of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is to safeguard the public and support Florida's agricultural economy by: Ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of food and other consumer products through inspection and testing programs; Protecting consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices and providing consumer information; Assisting Florida's farmers and agricultural industries with the production and promotion of agricultural products; and Conserving and protecting the state's agricultural and natural resources by reducing wildfires, promoting environmentally safe agricultural practices, and managing public lands.
About the Role

Requisition No: 851285 

Agency: Multiple

Working Title: Internship

Salary: To Be Determined by the Agency 

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2026 

 

Law Clerk Internship

State of Florida  

Opportunities are located throughout Florida 

 

Internship Overview and Responsibilities: 

The State of Florida is seeking motivated individuals to join our workforce. Our internship opportunities offer bright, highly motivated law school students and recent graduates a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the operations of state government while obtaining valuable on-the-job training. 

 

Law clerks will work on a broad range of assignments, including both transactional and litigation-related work. General duties include legal research and writing, discovery, and trial/hearing preparation. The ideal candidate would be a first, second- or third-year law student, possessing excellent research and writing skills, the ability to work efficiently and independently with a moderate amount of supervision, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. This is an ideal internship opportunity for those interested in public service after graduation or in fields related to administrative law, litigation or contracts. 

 

Applications are accepted year-round. Internships may be paid or unpaid and there is no guarantee of employment. Agencies that have a current need for an intern will be reviewing applications to place qualified students within their respective agency.  

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 

  • Ability to work independently as well as with others. 

  • Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.  

  • Ability to research and analyze laws and regulations. 

  • Ability to draft legal documents. 

  • Ability to think critically.  

  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.) 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Must be currently enrolled in a juris doctor program or graduated within the last twelve months from an accredited college or university juris doctor degree program. 

 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Key Skills
Legal ResearchWritingCommunicationIndependenceTime ManagementCritical ThinkingMicrosoft Office Suite