Internship Experiences

I am currently an intern with The Florida Bar in the Pubic Information and Communications Department. The Florida Bar has over 88,000 members, and serves as the statewide professional and regulatory organization for lawyers. With the regulation of its lawyers being The Bars primary focus, it also provides other services such as member benefits, consulting, and Public Relations.

This is my second internship since I have been in college. I previously interned with the State of Florida in the Department of Children and Families. While interning with DCF I worked with the Press Secretary. I wrote press releases, did research, and spoke to students at Nims Middle School about DCF.

My task at The Florida Bar will be to work in the Public Information and Communications Department assisting different areas such as Media and Communications Law and the Public Information Coordinators. The main projects I will be working on will be the 2010 Annual Reporters' Workshop and the 2011 Pro Bono Awards. I will work Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4pm and Fridays from 10-2pm. I will be receiving and reporting all projects and assignments to Francine Walker, Director and Karen Kirksey, Public Information Coordinator.

Overall as I continue this internship I look forward to learning more about the media and the law. I have a strong interest in both but this internship will give me a hands on chance to see the strategic communication throughout The Bar offices. I also hope to become more knowledgeable about legal terms and Public Relations in a legal setting.