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Political Science Department | University of Wisconsin - Madison SPRING 2012

Internships Issue, Spring 2012

One of the best things about studying political science in Madison, the state capital of Wisconsin, is the number of internship opportunities available to undergraduates . Legislative internships, as well as internships in the offices of the governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general provide a strong foundation for a future career in politics or government. Supplement your political science degree with real-world experience and practical skills by pursuing one of the featured internships in this issue.

Featured Internship Opportunities

Office of U.S. Senator Herb Kohl Application Deadline: December 1, 2011 For more information: kohl.senate.gov Be an intern in Sen. Kohls Madison Regional Office! Interns are responsible for writing press releases and announcements, doing legislative research, responding to constituent requests, and answering telephones. Applicants should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, have excellent communication skills and be available at least 10 hours per week. Compensation: Unpaid. University credit is available through Political Science 427. Office of U.S. Representative Tammy Baldwin Application Deadline: December 5, 2011 For more information: jon.wachter@mail.house.gov Interns for Rep. Baldwin would work in the Madison office and assist with constituent service, communication and media management. Applicants need not have a political background to apply. Compensation: Unpaid. University credit is available through Political Science 427. Office of State Senator Bob Jauch Application Deadline: December 5, 2011 For more information: steven.kulig@legis.wi.gov Senator Jauch is seeking motivated students to contribute to policy research, constituent services and help with general office management duties. Applicants with previous office experience are preferred, but not required. Compensation: Unpaid. University credit is available through Political Science 427.

SUMMER 2012
Washington, DC Summer Internship and Research Program Application Deadline: November 1, 2011 For more information: polisci.wisc.edu/dcinternship Spend a summer living, working and studying in Washington, DC with a select group of current undergraduates. Accepted students will work as an intern in a congressional office, the White House, or with a special interest group during the day and take a 3-credit class in the evening. Interns in this program can expect to work closely with UW alumni who provide insight on living and working in the nations capital. Compensation: Unpaid. No university credit. Fees required, but scholarships are available. White House Internship Program Application Deadline: January 22, 2011 For more information: www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships White House interns will spend the summer learning about the executive branch of the U.S. government and gaining hands-on leadership and professional experience. Compensation: Unpaid. Students interested in seeking academic credit for an internship should talk to their advisor. More internship opportunities and further details on the opportunities featured in this newsletter are available at polisci.wisc.edu/undergrad/internships.