Internship summaries: undergraduate

“In my internship, I gained practical experience that complements the knowledge I learned within the classroom.”

“The internship helped me narrow down my policy interests.”

“Witnessing the process and its implications firsthand shed light on the complexities of healthcare policy changes and their effects on often vulnerable populations.”

“I experienced the flow of various projects in real-time from defining the policy issue, collecting current information, conducting further research, and offering solutions. It was valuable to experience how policy work can unravel and go through the process of collaborating with others towards a common goal.”

“The skills that I have been learning at La Follette have helped me with research I have conducted during my internship. Through various public policy courses, I have learned to conduct thorough research and try to predict as many potential questions as possible.”

“Throughout my internship, I worked on and saw every kind of case that the United States Attorneys in Milwaukee handle. I worked on cases that spanned from Human Trafficking and Armed Robbery to Sexual harassment and Hate Crimes.”

“I did a lot of research for this internship, so the next steps were grounded in my contribution.”

“I was able to participate in events in many agencies of city government, while meeting council members, judges, and agency commissioners along the way. I found this experience to be very beneficial, especially for learning more about the intersection of law and public policy.”

“I have been able to explore my passion for climate change, health and equity while strengthening my understanding of science communication and research policy.”

“Our days as interns sometimes consist of researching articles related to either statues, case law, or any recent legal article to help specific attorneys with specific cases they’re working on.”