Public Policy Intern - 2027 Winter/Spring Semester

Squire Patton Boggs; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Washington DC office of Squire Patton Boggs invites applications for the Winter/Spring Semester Public Policy Intern position for 2027. This paid, in-person internship runs January 11 to May 14 and provides exposure to government affairs and policy work.

Responsibilities include monitoring legislation, researching policy topics, preparing policy analyses and fact sheets, attending hearings, and supporting the Public Policy practice groups.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate junior or senior.
• Able to commit to part-time 23-25 hours per week.
• Writing-intensive internship with strong communication skills.
• Previous government-related internship preferred.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and analyze pending legislation and public policy initiatives.
• Conduct research and develop policy fact sheets; track federal legislation.
• Attend hearings, meetings and briefings via webinar or telephone.
• Provide policy analysis, writing and editing reports for various topics.
• Provide additional administrative support as assigned.

Connaissances

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Formation

Undergraduate student (junior or senior)

Description du poste

Description

Winter/Spring 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, in-person internship program is only available through the firm's Public Policy Department. The internship will begin January 11, 2027 and end May 14, 2027.

Job Responsibilities

The Washington, DC office of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, is seeking three/four Public Policy Interns for the Winter/Spring 2027 semester 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

• 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.

Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.