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Job Title Public Policy Intern - 2024 Fall Semester
Ref No. WDC-2024FallIntern
Job Location Washington DC
Work Type Part Time - Fixed Term
Description

Squire Patton Boggs Public Policy Internship Program is designed to provide students with a rigorous learning experience, gaining valuable skills that will allow them to provide useful contributions that will help Squire Patton Boggs and future employers deliver a high level of knowledge and participate in addressing critical and timely government policy matters. Interns are given the opportunity to gain solid work experience in order to consider a career in public service.

This 3-day per week paid internship program is only available through the firm's Public Policy Department. The internship will begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 and will end on Friday, December 13, 2024. The internship will include a hybrid in-person/remote work schedule.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Washington, DC office of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, is seeking three/four Public Policy Interns for the fall of 2024 to work with the Public Policy practice groups.

Duties of the Intern include:

  • Monitoring and analysis of pending legislation and public policy initiatives;
  • Assisting policy advisors, policy specialists, and others in the public policy group by conducting research associated with a prospective client, developing policy fact sheets, and tracking federal legislation;
  • Attending, via webinar or telephone, congressional hearings, meetings, and training sessions and/or briefings in order to learn about public policy, lobbying; regulatory actions, laws, legislative acts, and judicial decisions;
  • Providing policy advisors with policy analysis, writing, and editing reports and other projects, as relevant for various topics;
  • Providing additional administrative support as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must be :

  • A current junior or senior in their undergraduate education; and
  • Available for a part-time work position (approximately 23-25 hours per week).

This is a fast-paced and writing intensive internship. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, a self-starter, and have strong communication skills. Previous government related internship experience is strongly preferred.

Application Process

In order to be considered for a position at Squire Patton Boggs, you must formally apply online.

Eligible applicants must submit a resume with current cumulative GPA, a cover letter, and 3-5 page writing sample on a topic of their choosing by 5:00 PM EST on Friday, July 12, 2024.

This position is temporary and not eligible for firm-sponsored medical benefits.

The hourly wage for this position is $17.50 per hour.

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