Students with at least a 2.5 gpa who will have completed all 1st year required courses at the end of this semester and are U.S. Citizens, are invited and encouraged to apply for a credit bearing (up to 6 credit hours) summer externship with the office of the U.S. Attorney. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain practical legal experience, especially in the criminal area. Positions are available in the Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando and Fort Myers offices.
Interested students must complete an application packet consisting of a cover letter (letter of interest), resume, unofficial transcript, writing sample and USAO pre-interview questionnaire. Blank questionnaires are available in the clinic office, Room 255. Your cover letter should state the city for which you wish to be considered and you may only indicate one city choice. Make sure that your e-mail address and daytime telephone number are provided. Your cover letter should be addressed to the following
Interested students must complete an application packet consisting of a cover letter (letter of interest), resume, unofficial transcript, writing sample and USAO pre-interview questionnaire. Blank questionnaires are available in the clinic office, Room 255. Your cover letter should state the city for which you wish to be considered and you may only indicate one city choice. Make sure that your e-mail address and daytime telephone number are provided. Your cover letter should be addressed to the following
Judith Hoberman, Human Resources Specialist
United States Attorney’s office, Middle District of Florida
400 N. Tampa Street
Tampa, Florida 33602
Application materials must be submitted to Professor McDowell or Cleopatra Smith in the clinic office. The deadline for submission of application materials is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26th. You must follow this application process if you wish to earn credit if selected.
Feel free to contact Professor McDowell if you have any questions.
