Opportunities for Political Science Majors

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Bronx District Attorney Clerkship -- offered every semester

Intern at the Bronx DA's Office with potential for future internships and career opportunities (and earn 3 credits)!

Applications are usually available in late February for fall internships and late September for spring internships. Look for an email from Dr. Mak or the Pre-Law Institute (PLI).

The associated course is POL 277, which gives credit in Part 4 of the Political Science major, Part 5 of the Law & Society major (through substitution), and the Political Science minor.

Please send questions to pli@jjay.cuny.edu

Judicial Internship -- offered every semester

Intern with judges or other judicial offices and earn 6 credits!

Applications are usually available in early February for fall internships and early September for spring internships. Look for an email from Dr. Mak or the Pre-Law Institute (PLI).

The associated course is LWS 378, which gives credit in Part 4 of the Political Science major, Part 5 of the Law & Society major and the Political Science minor.

Please send questions to pli@jjay.cuny.edu

Internship in NYC Government & Politics -- offered every semester

Intern 12-16 hours per week with an elected official, city agency or relevant nonprofit organization & earn 6 credits!

You can also apply for special CUNY-wide programs that provide scholarships/stipends that go along with this internship. Learn about these programs here (Caucus CUNY Scholars) and here (Women's Public Service).

Applications are usually available in March for fall internships and November for spring internships. Look for an email from the Department.

The associated course is POL 406, which gives credit in Part 4 of the Political Science major, Part 5 of the Law & Society major (through substitution), and the Political Science minor.

New York State Legislature Internships -- offered during spring semester only

Spend the semester in Albany interning in either the NYS Assembly or NYS Senate. Earn a stipend & 15 credits!

Applications are available in September and are due in late October. Find more information here:

Send questions to etrinternship@cuny.eduJessica Lawes or Professor Janice Bockmeyer