LexPreLaw diversity pathway program applications are open
The 2023-24 application cycle for AccessLex Institute’s LexPreLaw diversity pathway program opens on Monday, March 20!
The free program, designed specifically for students from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, offers LSAT prep, admission counseling, financial education, and engagement opportunities to increase chances of law school admission.
To learn more about eligibility requirements and the application process, students can view this recorded webinar.
Spaces in the LexPreLaw program are limited to 125, so aspiring law students should apply early.
LexPreLaw uses a cohort-based model of engaging and observing participants. In 2023, LexPreLaw will enroll 125 aspiring lawyers who already possess or will obtain a bachelor’s degree by August 2024 and who plan to seek law school admission for the Fall 2024 entering class.
Learn more and apply here.
Peace Corps Information Session: Diversity, Peace Corps and You
Serving in the Peace Corps is a tremendous way to launch a career in the international arena. You are invited to meet with Bill Bridgeford, who has held positions in international development in the Marshall Islands, Myanmar and most recently, as a Peace Corps Volunteer in North Macedonia.
Tuesday, March 14 from 3-4 pm in the Anderson Freeman Center, Carr Hall
Click here to register in Handshake
Bill will share insights gained from his experiences as a BIPOC American serving abroad and speak on how you can build on your Middlebury education and individual uniqueness to become a better global citizen.
VT Senator Welch internships
Senator Welch offers internships in both his Washington, D.C. and Vermont offices. These internships provide the opportunity to work and learn alongside professional staff as they serve the people of Vermont.
Preference will be given to students with a Vermont connection, although students of all backgrounds with a passion for public service and an eagerness to learn are encouraged to apply.
Our internship program is intended for those who have completed at least one year of college, although applicants with compelling experience may qualify. Successful applicants will have strong writing and research skills, enthusiasm for engaging with constituents, and a strong work ethic.
Learn more and apply in Handshake here
Democratic National Committee internships
The DNC is accepting applications for our Summer 2023 Internship Program!
Interning at the DNC is a unique opportunity for hardworking, passionate future leaders to gain real life, hands-on experience in Democratic politics, strengthen their understanding of the political process, and prepare them for future political opportunities.
Internships are available within various departments. Each department offers you a unique learning experience – learn more about each department here.
The program will run from June 5 to August 11 and will be conducted in a hybrid format. Interns who are based in the Washington D.C. area will have an opportunity to perform in-person work for the DNC at the Democratic National Headquarters and DNC events. You must be located in the United States to apply for this internship.
The DNC Internship Program provides a stipend of $3,000. Housing is not provided. During the upcoming term, interns are expected to work 20 hours per week.
The deadline for applications is April 30, 2023. Click here to apply in Handshake.
Interested in Contributing to Social Change This Summer in Monterey, California?
Learn more about Middlebury Social Impact Corps, a cohort-based program including MIIS Scholars and Middlebury College interns who will be living and learning in Monterey, California, USA with this year’s community partners Big Sur Land Trust and Impact Monterey County.
Learn more about the cohort summer internship during the virtual Info Session:
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 7-7:45 pm EST:
Summer 2023: Program dates: July 25- August 29, 2023
Generous Funding Award and Housing Included
Applications are due on Sunday, April 2, 2023 by 11:55pm
MSIC Intern Application (for undergraduate students)
For questions or for more information, please contact: Dana Anderson (Associate Director, Creativity & Innovation, Middlebury College Innovation Hub), danaa[at]middlebury.edu
Featured Internships, Funding, and Help with Your Summer Planning
If your summer plans involve an internship, CCI can help!
Featured Internships! Many of these are funded by CCI!
Shelburne Farms – Outdoor Education – in VT (Deadline: 3/15)
Jack Langerman Community Foundation in DC. (Deadline extended to: 3/17)
Cartography and GIS with Rhumb Line Maps in Maine (Deadline: 3/20)
NYC Office of the Mayor – Communications Research (Deadline: 3/24)
Focus Advisory Services in CA – Finance and film industry related (Deadline: 3/26)
Team4Tech in Uganda – Remote work, then travel to Uganda with Midd cohort (Deadline: 3/26)
Sports Innovation Lab in Boston –Data science/media related to sports (Deadline: 3/31)
More “CCI reserved for Midd” internships here.
Found your own unpaid internship (or working on it) and looking for funding?
- Funding application deadline: April 7!
- Must have secured an unpaid summer internship and have a CCI approved resume to apply for funding.
- Details, FAQs, and instructions for CCI’s competitive funding: go/summerfunding.
- Apply for funding using CCI’s: Quick Guide: CCI Summer Funding.
Need help with an internship or other summer plans?
- Drop into Quick Questions for help from a Peer Career Advisor with resume approval, internship searches, navigating Handshake, and more.
- Visit go/Handshake to schedule an appointment with a Career and Internship Advisor in your interest area or choose an Exploratory appointment. Handshake>Career Center>Appointments.
- Still lots of paid and unpaid internships in Handshake (use keyword searches or search by industry filters).
- Visit CCI’s Find an Internship page for tips on finding or creating an internship.
- Find and Fund Your Summer Internship information session.
- More internships and info on CCI’s Career Path Pages (see News and Top Resources tabs).
Applications for MiddCORE’s 2023 Summer Intern Lab are live!
This summer, join the MiddCORE community in weekly virtual skill-building sessions designed to complement your summer internship or experience!
Connect, reflect, and develop skills related to leadership, networking, ethical decision-making, negotiation, personal branding, and more! Apply Here!
If you have yet to secure summer plans, but are interested in joining this summer’s cohort, we encourage you to apply!
Application Deadlines:
Round 1 – March 15, 2023
Round 2 – April 1, 2023
Round 3 – April 15, 2023
Government Relations Intern at Bracewell
I thought this was a good example of an opportunity you might like, that you might not know much about!
The Washington, DC-based bipartisan Policy Resolution Group (“PRG”) at Bracewell LLP creates and implements strategic communications and government relations campaigns to help clients navigate the complex federal landscape. PRG provides integrated advice that coordinates the political, legal, and public affairs components necessary for success in the nation’s capital.
Position Description: This intern will assist PRG’s government affairs team in conducting policy research, reporting on and attending Congressional hearings and developing political and client-based content including memorandum, executive summaries and position papers for our partners and clients. The internship is ideal for someone who is interested in furthering his or her education and experience in government relations, lobbying and advocacy. As one of the nation’s top lobbying groups, intern assignments and work will be directly tied to the successful implementation of strategies to achieve our clients’ government relations objectives.
Click here to apply in Handshake
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe summer fellowship
The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe seeks candidates for its Max Kampelman Fellowship program. Named for a longtime U.S. Ambassador to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Kampelman Fellows represent the next generation of American leaders in security policy, human rights, and strategic communications.
Kampelman Fellows join a team of world-class experts at an independent, bicameral, bipartisan, inter-branch federal agency. The Helsinki Commission advances American national security and national interests by promoting human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries.
Kampelman Fellowships last three months, with fellows expected to work 30 hours per week. Fellows are paid $25 per hour and are offered ongoing enrichment, professional development, and networking opportunities facilitated by senior commission staff.
Click here to apply in Handshake
Congressional Black Caucus Internship Program
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Congressional Internship Program places rising college sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as recently graduated persons, in the offices of CBC Members for a 9-week summer internship.
Interns receive housing and a $3,000 stipend. Interns interact with Congressional staffers, explore aspects of the policy-making process, and build skills to prepare them for careers both within and beyond the policy arena.
Interns must have 2.5+ GPA, full COVID vaccination (including booster), be a US citizen interested in pursuing a career in public service, have availability to participate full-time upon acceptance (cannot be enrolled in summer classes), have general familiarity with the federal legislative process, and strong analytical and communication skills.
Deadline: March 31, 2023 https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/1080