The Program helps students apply to select internships in Washington, DC in the public affairs field. These internships can be in a variety of companies, organizations, and offices. At these internships, students can fulfill the College’s ELAW requirement.
Examples of past internship locations.
The Steps to Finding an Internship:
- Once students are accepted into the Program, a majority of the spring semester will be spent assisting students in locating and applying to internships.
- This process includes and is not limited to:
- A Brief Interview conducted by the Program Directors to become familiar with the student’s career goals and professional interests.
- A Resume and Cover letter Workshop hosted by St. Mary’s Alumni to provide guidance on how to write, draft and finalize resumes and cover letters.
- Assistance from Program Directors and Fellow to proofread and edit resumes and cover letters before they are sent to select internships.
- Interview Practice with Program Directors.
- This process includes and is not limited to:
A List of Recent Internship Sites:
- Peabody Property Solutions
- Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD)
- American Academy of Nursing
- Ballotpedia
- National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
- University of Maryland Agricultural Extension, an organization that focuses on acquiring agricultural-based research and extending it to businesses and farmers in various communities who may need it.
- Equal Rights Center
To learn more about internship options, please contact the Program Directors or Fellow.