Intern with Vermont Senator Leahy
Spring 2021 Intern at the U.S. Senate Office of Senator Patrick Leahy
Senator Leahy is the most senior member of the United States Senate, he is the Vice-Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and also the senior-most member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Senator Leahy offers internships during the fall, spring and summer semesters. For more information on Senator Leahy, please visit his website at: https://www.leahy.senate.gov/about.
About this position:
Senator Leahy’s internship program provides an opportunity to experience the legislative process at work, while becoming an integral part of the staff.
Internships are available in Senator Leahy’s offices in Burlington, as well as in his Washington, D.C. personal office. Interns work part- or full-time during the fall or spring school semesters, and full-time in the summer. Each intern will be given a variety of tasks, including researching legislative issues, drafting letters and memoranda, attending meetings, and performing general administrative duties. Stipends are often available, though not guaranteed. Preference will be given to Vermont candidates.
Please complete BOTH of the following steps. Those applicants who do not complete both steps will not be considered for the program.
1. Submit an online application via Senator Leahy’s website: https://www.leahy.senate.gov/services/internships/
2. Email one PDF document containing: a cover letter, resume, college transcript, and two letters of recommendation to vt_internship@leahy.senate.gov.
Application Deadlines:
Spring 2021: November 15, 2020
Summer 2021: March 14, 2021
More details:
Salary: Paid
Type of Job: 20 hrs/week
Duration: Temporary/Seasonal
Job Location: Burlington, Vermont
School Years: All School Years; Preference for Junior/Senior
Majors: All Majors
Contact Information:
Email address: vt_internship@leahy.senate.gov
Training program for those interested in public service careers called PPIA
| The PPIA Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship is a rigorous academic preparation program for undergraduate juniors committed to public service careers. During the program, Fellows are equipped with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in graduate school and ultimately, in influential roles serving the public good. This fully-funded opportunity includes curriculum in economics, statistics, and policy analysis at one of five host sites across the country. To be eligible for this application cycle: Must have junior or senior standing AND an expected graduation date for their first bachelor’s degree between December 2021 and August 2022. U.S Citizens, legal permanent residents, and DACA recipients are eligible to apply to all JSI sites. International students are eligible for Carnegie Mellon and Princeton and must be enrolled in a U.S. based institution. Must be committed to and demonstrate an interest in pursuing a professional career associated with public service such as government, nonprofits, and humanitarian and international organizations.Must be committed to pursuing an advanced degree in public and/or international affairs. Deadline: Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 11:59PM EST Benefits and Additional Eligibility Information Frequently Asked Questions Learn More & Apply Here |
Find and Fund Your Summer Internship!
Thursday, November 5, 4:00-5:00 pm.
We know some of you are starting to plan for summer (or spring) internships, so we are offering this session just for you! Learn strategies for finding or creating the best internship for you.
At this session, we will:
• Give you examples of past internships Midd students have done.
• Highlight top resources to use in the search process.
• Discuss strategies for creating your own experience.
• Provide an overview of CCI’s GRANT FUNDING available for unpaid summer internships.
• Help you with the process of narrowing down fields in which to pursue your internship.
Students seeking internships for the Spring semester or the long Winter break may also find it valuable to attend but please note that funding is only available for summer internships. This webinar will be recorded and sent to anyone who registers for the workshop (another session will be offered in January). Students may also drop into Quick Questions to see a Peer Career Advisor or make an appointment with a CCI advisor for help. We look forward to seeing you and answering all of your questions!
J-term internship with Federal Court Judge Burroughs in Boston
This is a unique chance to work closely with a Midd alum and learn more about the inner-workings of a courtroom and the justice system. This opportunity will expose you to assisting the Law Clerks and Law Interns with criminal and civil cases. You may be called upon to work on writing and research projects, as well as administrative tasks. Because of the current circumstances this opportunity will be all remote. The opportunity to be in-person in the court and chambers will not be available, which is different than years past. There are still opportunities for some observation as many things are going forward on zoom, but the opportunity for personal interaction with people in chambers will be reduced to practically nothing.
Here is more information about Judge Burroughs for your information. Judge Burroughs received her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Prior to joining the bench, Judge Burroughs was a partner in the Boston law firm of Nutter McClennen & Fish. Before entering private practice, she served in the Boston and Philadelphia offices of the United States Attorney’s Office. During her sixteen years as an Assistant United States Attorney, Judge Burroughs developed trial and investigation expertise in sophisticated white collar and economic crimes.
Apply now in Handshake HERE
Nonproliferation Internship this J-term with MIIS
The James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) is pleased to offer their Undergraduate Nonproliferation Internships for the Winter Term 2021. This is a very special opportunity where many Middkids have benefited in the past.
Application Deadline is November 10th!
Intern(s) will work with CNS experts on substantive issues in areas such as those below: Eurasia , East Asia , Chemical and Biological Weapons , International Organizations and Nonproliferation , Export Control and Nonproliferation , Middle East Nonproliferation and
New Tools for nonproliferation (especially appropriate for applicants with special skills in geospatial analysis, 3D modelling using Blender, video editing, machine learning, or similar subjects).
CNS is a pioneer in the use of “new tools” such as open source information and computer modeling to revolutionize nonproliferation and disarmament research and education. The creative use of satellite imagery, geospatial data, 3-dimensional (3D) modeling, virtual reality environments, and social media platforms provides exciting new opportunities for NGOs working on nonproliferation issues.
Undergraduate interns will have opportunities to work with such exciting and innovative nonproliferation projects for the Nuclear Threat Initiative website and other CNS research projects with a team of CNS experts during the winter internship.
Click HERE to apply in Handshake.
How to Write a Personal Statement for graduate school
Join this Personal Statement Workshop on Nov. 15 with Denise Shekerjian ’75
Learning how to write an effective personal statement for graduate study or fellowship applications is a vital skill! (And yes, it’s different than your college essays.) Join Middlebury alumna Denise Shekerjian for an engaging workshop to learn how to craft cohesive, persuasive, and memorable materials to support your academic and professional goals.
Workshop date: Sunday, November 15, 7:00pm
Virtual, register here
The Police Governance Project – help start a non profit organization
This internship program is designed to involve undergraduates in the process of setting up the nonprofit organization and of developing some of the substantive content that the organization will produce. Students are invited to apply for an internship on one of the following topics:·
- Eliminating the Vestiges of Slavery and Jim Crow
- Research and Drafting of a Model Uniform Law of Policing
- Internal Governance of Municipal Police Departments
- Setting up a nonprofit organization
- Social media strategy
For more information go to The Police Governance Project.
Apply HERE in Handshake. The contact Mr. Palmer is local in the town of Middlebury and has taught past J-term courses at the College.
Winter Term Internship Application for Credit Now Open!
Do you have a Winter Term internship lined up or want to consider doing a J-term internship? Here’ s the information you’ll need if you want to take part in an internship AND earn credit for the internship. (Please note: Sophomores through Super Seniors who have been enrolled for Fall ’20 are eligible to earn Winter Term credit through an internship.)
STEP 1: Have your resume approved by a CCI Peer Career Advisor (PCA). No appointment necessary. See go/PCAs for days/times.
STEP 2: Secure your internship. See go/findinternships for tips or make an appointment with a CCI advisor or visit a PCA for help.
STEP 3: Find a Middlebury faculty member to serve as your academic sponsor. See FAQ at go/WTinternships for more info on academic sponsors.
STEP 4: Write your personal statement for your application for credit including 3 scholarly sources (see FAQ at go/WTinternships).
STEP 5: Download the Internship Agreement Form, read it, and initial all sections.
STEP 6: Create an Experience in Handshake – this is your application for credit. (Find it at go/Handshake>Career Center>Experiences>Create an Experience.) Select Winter Term Application for Credit/Funding and Winter Term 2021 and answer all questions marked with an asterisk. Immediately after submitting, attach your personal statement, your CCI-approved resume, and a signed Internship Agreement. Several funding grants are available for students on financial aid on a first-come, first-served basis.
Internship credit is approved on a rolling basis up until Dec. 2. Apply now!
Information, FAQs, Timeline & Checklist and other forms here!
Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair next month
Join us for the 16th Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair 2020 Sponsored by the Law School Admission Council!
November 13 and 14, 2020. All events will be virtual.
The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair is the nation’s premier information-sharing and networking event for aspiring Black lawyers! Join us as we celebrate 16 consecutive years!
REGISTRATION IS COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE!
100+ Speakers | 15+ Workshops, Panels and Other Sessions | Virtual Meet-Ups, Information * Resources * Connections
EVENT FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
- Major Keynote Speakers and Special Guest Speakers
- Workshop Sessions
- Featured Panel Discussions
- Virtual Law School Recruitment Fair/Exhibit Hall
- Membership in the National Black Pre-Law Conference Virtual Community/Facebook Group/Basecamp Group/GroupMe
- Take the Aspiring Lawyers Success Pledge
- Conference Strategy Booklet and Official Souvenir Program Guide
- Complimentary Resources and Giveaways . . . Including Conference Founder Evangeline M. Mitchell’s Books.
Click HERE to REGISTER now
Connect with Top Graduate International Relations Schools
These are great events to choose from where you can learn about four of the top International Relations Graduate Programs in the northeast. You will hear from alumni and admissions representatives from all of the programs.
The schools presenting will include:
• Columbia University – School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)
• Georgetown University – Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
• Johns Hopkins University – School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
• Tufts University – The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
RSVP for the following dates:
October 27 at 7 am click HERE
November 17 at 9 pm click HERE
December 17 at 5:30 pm click HERE
