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:
November 17 at 9 pm click HERE
December 17 at 5:30 pm click HERE
Considering a Winter Term Internship for Credit?
Here are the steps to follow if you want to participate in a Winter Term internship AND receive credit for it. (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. Please note you must visit a PCA before Dec. 2 if your resume has not been previously approved; PCAs will be on break the week of Thanksgiving.
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. Because we are approaching the Dec. 2 deadline, students should work on this step even before they secure their internship.
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 (you will be asked questions about applying for funding as you complete the Funding application).
Internship credit is approved on a rolling basis up until December 2. Apply now!
Information, FAQs, Timeline & Checklist here!
Extensions of a day or two (but not more) may be allowed in rare circumstances out of your control (e.g. waiting for a firm internship offer, waiting for answer from faculty academic sponsor) only for students who contact Cheryl Whitney Lower or another CCI advisor before the December 2 deadline. Plan ahead!
Virtual Pre-Law program hosted by Forham University
The Ultimate Preparation to Help You Become a More Competitive Law School Applicant! Designed to identify, motivate and prepare students for a career in the legal profession. Committed students can learn how to successfully navigate the law school admission process and underwrite their success in law school by participating in the College Scholars program. When: Saturday, November 21, 2020 – 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Where: On-line For Freshmen: The Road To Law School seminar aims to provide Freshmen an overview of the key components of the law school application process. For Sophomores: The Sophomore Super Saturdays seminar aims to help students further develop logical reasoning, reading comprehension and writing skills – the skills needed to become a competitive law school applicant. For Juniors, Seniors/Post Graduates: Juniors Jumpstart the LSAT seminar aims to help participants understand the importance of systematic and timely preparation for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). CLEO is a non-profit organization. Since 1968, CLEO has helped more than 7,000 low-income and minority students become successful members of the legal profession. The College Scholars Program seeks to continue this standard of excellence through a collaborative effort between CLEO and colleges and universities throughout the United States. |
Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship: Now Accepting Applications
Due February 1, 2021
Applications for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship program, funded by the United States Department of State, are now being accepted through February 1, 2021. The two-year fellowship program is intended for students in an IT-related degree program, including accredited online degree programs.
Undergraduates entering their junior year or graduate students entering a two-year master’s degree program in an IT-related field are eligible to apply for this opportunity. Students selected for a FAIT Fellowship will receive up to $37,500 annually for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees, and some travel expenses, for the two year program. They will also receive stipends, housing and travel allowances for two internship experiences, one in Washington, D.C. at the State Department, and one at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. Upon successful completion of the Fellowship program and the State Department’s requirements, Fellows will receive an appointment in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist for a minimum of five years.
Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply to this challenging and rewarding opportunity!
2 Law events coming up
Check out these two interesting programs:
The MiddLaw club is organizing this event with awesome alums on November 11 at 7:30 pm. See the poster below and Zoom link.
***** REGISTER HERE to get the Zoom link.
Columbia Law School presents PATHWAYS
Columbia Law School, CLS Black Law Students Association, and CLS Latinx Law Students Association invite you to attend PATHWAYS Wednesday, November 18, 2020 5pm–7pm ET Keynote Speaker: Julissa Reynoso ’01 Former United States Ambassador to Uruguay Former United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Central American, Caribbean and Cuban Affairs Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP Please join us for our inaugural symposium—Pathways—designed to inspire students interested in exploring the legal field to chart a path through law school and beyond. In particular, Pathways seeks to encourage underrepresented students to consider attending law school as a portal to various sectors in the private and public spheres. RSVP by 9am ET Tuesday, November 17 AGENDA 5pm-6pm: Featuring Keynote Speaker, Julissa Reynoso ’01, followed by a panel of attorneys representing various legal sectors 6pm-7pm: Breakout sessions with current Columbia Law School BLSA and LaLSA students. ABOUT THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER : JULISSA REYNOSO ’01 Julissa Reynoso is a partner at the law firm of Winston & Strawn. Julissa’s extensive experience includes analyzing and advising on complex cross-border litigations, investigations and disputes before U.S. Courts and Agencies. Julissa has conducted arbitrations under the major international rules, including ICC and UNCITRAL, and managed bilateral investment treaty disputes under the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Julissa is the former United States Ambassador to Uruguay. She also served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Central American, Caribbean and Cuban Affairs in the US Department of State. While in this role, Julissa was charged with developing comprehensive security and rule of law strategies for Central America and the Caribbean. Julissa is the recipient of the highest diplomatic honors bestowed by several Latin American governments. Julissa serves on the boards of several nonprofit and advocacy organizations, and was on the faculty of Columbia Law School and Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs. Julissa serves as trustee for New York-Presbyterian Hospital and for Columbia University. Julissa was appointed to co-chair New York Attorney General Letitia James’ transition committee. She speaks Spanish and Portuguese. Julissa holds degrees from Harvard University, the University of Cambridge and Columbia Law School. |
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.
Congressional Fellowship for Muslim Americans
The Islamic Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for our Congressional Policy Fellowship, a one-of-a-kind, paid post-grad opportunity! The ISF Fellowship program is a 12-month, full-time program that provides fellows with an opportunity to work in Washington D.C. on legislative and public policy issues at congressional offices.
To learn more about this program, join them LIVE on Tuesday, Nov 10th at 5 PM PST for a free, informational webinar! This will include information on:
- Eligibility
- Details of the application process
- What to expect on the Hill as a full-time staffer
- All of your questions answered by ISF representatives and Hill experts
REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR — http://bit.ly/ISFFellowshipWebinar
Be a part of history on Capitol Hill...
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
Council on Foreign Relations – spring internships
In an ever-changing world, CFR’s work as a leading nonpartisan resource for information and ideas about foreign policy is more important than ever. At CFR, interns do work that matters alongside smart and dedicated staff in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Interns are paid a competitive hourly wage while gaining valuable experience through exposure to leading foreign policy experts. They are also offered professional development training as a foundation for future work in the field of foreign policy and international affairs.
Internship opportunities are offered through the Blavatnik Internship Program and Robina Franklin Williams Internship Program.
Click HERE to apply. Deadline is November 30
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Summer Program 2021
CHCI’s Congressional Internship Program (CIP) is a paid 10-week full-time internship, where participants gain experiential learning opportunities through working on Capitol Hill, which will allow them to learn firsthand how the legislative system operates by performing significant work duties:·
- Responding to constituent inquiries
- Writing policy briefs
- Conducting legislative research on issues such as education, health, foreign affairs, defense, science & technology, and more
- Attending congressional hearings and policy briefings
In addition to congressional experience, CHCI provides weekly programming centered around a graduate-level non-credit public policy course taught by The George Washington University Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute and Trachtenberg School of Public Policy.
Programming builds off the public policy course with engaging and insightful conversations with accomplished Latino leaders from a variety of sectors, training on skills that help interns succeed on Capitol Hill and beyond, and sessions designed to expand interns’ awareness and knowledge about current issues that affect the Latino community.
The program is designed to provide the skills, knowledge, and network that will help graduates continue their work to improving the Latino community and, by extension, the nation.
Apply HERE in Handshake. Deadline is December 1