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Winter Semester Public Policy Intern Job Posting

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.

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