The 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 in
early-January 2025 and will end in early-May 2025. 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 winter of 2025 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; and
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, October
25, 2024.
This position is temporary and not eligible for firm-sponsored
medical benefits.
The hourly wage for this position is $17.50 per hour.
