Opportunities for Political Science Majors
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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.edu, Jessica Lawes or Professor Janice Bockmeyer
Prosecution Clinic -- offered every semester
Intern at one of the DA's Offices in New York City or the Civil or Criminal Divisions of the Southern District of New York (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
Public Interest Clinic -- offered every semester
Intern with attorneys at varies city or state agencies in New York. Recent placements include the Law Department, the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, and the Tax and Limousine Commission (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