The Florida Supreme Court Public Outreach Internship
The Florida Supreme Court is pleased to announce an Internship opportunity available each
semester when qualified students are available and apply. Located in downtown Tallahassee, the
program provides a high quality, practical work experience for current communications,
criminology, pre-law, or education students or those studying in related fields at the
undergraduate level. It will offer students the opportunity to earn credits while gaining
valuable work experience in public speaking, teaching, writing, government, the law, and the
court system. This is an unpaid internship.
About the Florida Supreme Court. The Florida Supreme Court is the highest state appellate
court. Each year, over 3,500 visitors visit the courthouse during the Spring Legislative Session to
learn more about the third branch of government. The court provides a structured educational
program to larger groups. These tours last between 60 and 90 minutes and the majority of these
tours are made up of 4th through 12th graders. Adult groups, such as leadership groups and
special guests, also visit.
About the Internship. The internship will include writing and publishing opportunities with the
Florida Supreme Court’s Historical Society and the state court system’s newsletter publications.
The intern will also assist the Public Information Office with tour coordination, scheduling and
presentations for the Supreme Court Tour Program. The intern will be responsible for learning
the history of the Court, the role of the judicial branch of government and the structure of the
Florida State Courts System.
The goals and benefits of the internship include:
The program will enhance the student’s ability to speak to groups, both large and small,
and to varying types of groups, both student groups and professionals.
The program provides the student a learning opportunity regarding civics, our state and
federal government and the Florida court system.
The program will add to a student’s resume and help in acquiring a professional position.
The internship will provide needed personnel to the Public Information Office.
Skills needed are:
strong public speaking skills,
writing skills,
organization skills,
the ability to work with and get along with others
the ability to be a part of a team
the ability to dress properly for a courtroom environment
the ability to work within policies requiring professional behavior
Other Requirements
Successful applicants must arrange for course credit with their university departments. The
acceptance of any applicant into the program is contingent upon receiving university
course credit for the internship. The Public Information Office will process any evaluations or
other documents required by the university.
Applications and Notification. Students interested should complete the application form, which
is attached below.
All applications, resumes, and transcripts must be received at least a month prior to the
internship and mailed or emailed to:
Emilie Rietow
Public Information Office
The Florida Supreme Court
500 S. Duval Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
publicinformation@flcourts.org
Selected candidates will be notified by mail or email and must provide a written acceptance letter
that includes verification that they will receive course credit for the internship and that they agree
to all the terms and conditions contained in this document and in the application.
Please complete the attached consent form for your criminal background check. On page 2
of the consent form, complete all information below the line that says, “I request a criminal
history check on the following individual.” Thanks!
Florida Supreme Court Public Information Office
Internship Application
You may add additional pages to this application if necessary to make it more accurate and
complete.
Student name ____________________________________________ Date ____________________
Mailing address ____________________________________ City, State, Zip ___________________
Phone (h) ________________ (c) ________________ Email ________________________________
Why are you interested in an internship at the Florida Supreme Court? ______________________
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What would you like to achieve with a Florida Supreme Court internship? ______________________
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Please provide the estimated weekly working schedule you would be available ________________
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A final weekly working schedule will be required after you verify your course credit for the
internship. If you are accepted, the acceptance will be contingent upon you providing proof
of receiving course credit, such as a university course registration notice or a letter from
your academic advisor.
What would be your starting and ending dates? _________________________________________
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Mark areas that are your special skills with an “S” and special interests with an “I”
___ Teaching ___ Public Speaking ___ Writing ___ Graphic or Web Design
___ Research ___ Working with youth ___ Publications
___ Photography/artwork ___ Independent worker
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___ Computer skills (list programs) _____________________________________________________
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Others _________________________________________________________________________
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Have you ever been convicted of any first degree misdemeanor or felony? If so, list the offense(s),
the date and place of the offense(s), and the outcome(s) (length of incarceration, probation, etc.). A
conviction alone will not necessarily disqualify you. _______________________________________
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Name of current academic institution ___________________________________________________
Year in school __________________ Major(s)____________________________________________
Academic advisor for the internship __________________________________________________
Department ____________________________________________________________________
Advisor’s mailing address _____________________________________________________________
Advisor’s phone ________________ Fax ______________ Email_____________________________
Completed course work supporting the internship: _________________________________________
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List past volunteer, intern, school, or work experience that is relevant to the internship. ___________
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Current employer and phone number ___________________________________________________
By signing this application, I certify that the information provided in this application is true
and accurate. I further understand and agree (1) that any acceptance will be contingent
upon me providing proof of course credit for the internship and (2) that I will be subject to
a background check by the Supreme Court Marshal’s Office. I also agree that I will abide by
internal Supreme Court employee and volunteer policies.
Signature: _______________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________________________________
Please send your application, resume including three references, and your current college
transcript listing grades mailed directly from the Registrar’s Office to:
Emilie Rietow, Public Information Office,
Florida Supreme Court, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
publicinformation@flcourts.org
Supreme Court of Florida
Office of the Marshal
500 South Duval St.
Tallahassee, Fl. 32399-1925
CONSENT TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
I, (print name) _________________________________________, consent to a criminal background investigation
conducted by the Supreme Court of Florida Office of the Marshal as a condition of my work in
the Supreme Court building. Also, I will attach a copy of my SOCIAL SECURITY CARD and
DRIVERS LICENSE and/or PHOTO ID. I, therefore, authorize the Office of the Marshal to
conduct a search of the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) database, the National Crime
Information Center (NCIC) database, as well as other criminal information databases, for any
information pertaining to me. I understand that information obtained by the Office of the
Marshal in the course of a criminal background investigation will be kept confidential unless I
consent to disclosure.
I release the Supreme Court of Florida and any organization contacted during this criminal
background investigation from liability or damage that may result from information obtained
through a criminal background investigation. Photo static copies of this document carry the same
authority as the original.
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Signature
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Before me appeared _______________________________________, who stated that this
document and its intent were explained to him/her, that he/she has full knowledge of its purpose,
and that he/she executed this document of his/her freewill and accord.
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Witness
Name of Employer ____________________________________________________________.
CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION REQUEST
Supreme Court of Florida Office of the Marshal
500 South Duval St.
Tallahassee, Fl. 32399
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Name & Description
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Other Names Used:
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