Internships Opportunities

Investigative Internship Program at the Georgetown University Law Center Criminal Justice Clinic
Interns investigate and research criminal cases for attorneys in the law school's Criminal Justice Clinic. Investigative interns are involved in all aspects of the case and trial preparation with responsibilities including interviewing witnesses, checking backgrounds, photographing crime scenes, and testifying at trial. It is an excellent way to learn about the law by being involved in its practice. Extensive training is provided. No experience or prerequisite coursework is required. The contact person is Keri A. Salzillo, Investigations Supervisor, email salzilik@law.georgetown.edu
For further information: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/clinics/cjc/index.html

Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems
Program combines academic courses for credit with internships providing practical work experience, lectures by prominent government and policy leaders, and site briefings throughout the city. While interning with organizations involved in political, economic or international affairs, students gain practical experience and interact with people who can be a significant resource for pursuing future careers. Intern responsibilities vary, but often include covering congressional hearings, conducting research, coordinating events, managing databases, and writing for a newsletter or other publication.
All students must be undergraduates who have completed at least two semesters of study at an accredited college or umversity by the start of the institute. For more information: http:/www.dcinternships.org

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Each year the Endowment holds a rigorous national competition to select approx. 10 graduating seniors to serve as junior research fellows. They are matched with senior associates-academics, former government officials, lawyers and journalists from around the world-to work on a variety of international affairs issues.
Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research for books, co-author journal articles and policy papers, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute in congressional testimony or organize briefings attended by scholars, activists, journalists and government officials.
For more information: http:/www.ceip.org (go to Search Our Site)

Project Vote Smart
The focus for interns is to provide them with the best practical hands-on experience possible. Students gain experience in the art of fundraising in our membership department. They can improve their research skills with the National Political Awareness Test and the Vote Smart Web, and refine their communication skills with the press department, Voter's Research Hotline, and our new national media and library partnership project. There are countless ways for interns to take their theoretical education and ground it in "real life", professional experience. For further information: http://www.vote-smart.org

Resources for the Future
The fellowships are intended for researchers who have a doctorate degree and wish to devote a year to scholarly work in areas related to natural resources, energy, or the environment. Social scientists as well as natural scientists interested in policy-relevant interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply.
The award is open to individuals in any discipline who have completed their doctoral requkements by the beginning of the 2000-2001 academic year. Teaching and/or research experience at the postdoctoral level is preferred though not essential. Individuals holding positions in government as well as at academic institutions are eligible. For further information:
http://www.rff. org

Florida House of Representatives Intern Program
Internships with the Florida House of Representatives are an excellent way to gain first-hand knowledge of the legislative process and participate in the work of the legislative branch of state government. House interns combine academic study with legislative training. They perform a variety of research and administrative assignments under the guidance of senior legislative staff. The one-year internships are conducted in the state Capitol in Tallahassee where interns are assigned to work with a committee or leadership office during their internship.
People eligible for the program include all graduates and graduate students that are enrolled in Florida colleges or university; all Florida residents who have graduated or are attending schools outside of Florida; applicants must have an undergraduate degree prior to the start-up date of each internship year; all disciplines of study are acceptable.
For further information: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/house/documents/intern/index.html

Senator Bob Graham Internship
The fall internship program offers a unique opportunity for Florida students to experience their federal government and Congress in action. The program is designed to augment undergraduate studies and is not limited to students majoring in any specific discipline. Students must commit to working at least 30 hours per week.
For further information: http://www.senate.gov/~graham/intemship.html