Exciting Opportunity!

The U.S. Attorney Office applicaiton deadline is rapidly approaching. The deadline for submitting application materials for a credit bearing externship is 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26th. While 1Ls who will have completed all 1st year required courses by the beginning of the summer are eligible, 2Ls are especially encouraged to apply. The GPA requirement for this externship placement is a 2.75.

Interested students should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, writing sample and the U.S. Attorney's Office pre-interview questionnaire to Cleopartra Smith (in the Clinic Office - Room 255) by the application deadline. The cover letter should include your geographical preference---Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando or Fort Meyers. The cover letter should be addressed to the following:

Judith Hoberman, Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida
Tampa, Florida

Any questions can be answered by the Clinic Office.

Spending the summer in Tampa?

Consider joining the local bar association, the Hillsborough Bar Association. Local bar associations are a great way to meet attorneys in the area YOU WANT TO PRACTICE. Often memberships are available for law students at a reduced rate. Look into your local bar association today!

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Assistant Jury Administrator, U.S. District Court - Southern District of Florida, (Miami)
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Official Court Reporter, U.S. District Courts - Southern District of Florida (FLSD), (Miami)
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Superior Court Administrator, Superior Court, (Atlanta, GA)

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United States Attorney's Office Summer Externship Available!

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

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.

Central Florida Diversity Picnic

The Second Annual Central Florida Diversity Picnic is set for Saturday, February 28, from 1– 4 p.m. at the Stetson University College of Law, Tampa Law Center, located at 1700 North Tampa Street in Tampa. Students from all Florida law schools are invited to attend the event, which allows law students from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to meet and establish mentoring relationships with attorneys and members of the judiciary from Central Florida. This is a GREAT opportunity for networking with attorneys involved in the judicial system, government, and public interest. For more information click HERE.

Get Experience At the US Attorney's Office

• Applications are now being accepted for a credit bearing (up to 6 credit hours) summer externship with Florida Offices of the U.S. Attorney. This is a great opportunity to gain practical and reputable legal experience, especially in the federal criminal arena.
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  Application Packet Requirements
• Cover letter (letter of interest)
• Resume
• Unofficial transcript
• Writing sample
• USAO Pre-Interview Questionaire (blank ones available in the Clinic Office, Room 255)
  Office Preference: Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Ft. Myers

Application packets should 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 27th.

***Open to 2L students with at least a 2.7 GPA