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Public Policy & Regulation Intern

Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group operates a fall, spring and summer internship program for current undergraduate students. Our internship program is structured around the academic semester/summer schedule. Generally, interns work a minimum of 18 hours and a maximum of 25 hours. This is a paid position. The program will be in-person in our Washington, D.C. office.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct substantive issue research;
• Virtually attend congressional and executive branch agency hearings;

• Draft memorandums;
• Prepare presentations for client meetings;
• Provide general administrative support to our Washington, DC-based lobbying practice group.

• Participation in meetings with the firm's senior personnel to discuss their practices, backgrounds and experiences.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability;
• Attention to detail;
• Strong writing skills are essential requirements;
• An applied understanding of executive and legislative branch processes will also be valuable to the intern experience.

Education:

• Eligible candidates are current undergraduate students in good standing. Summer candidates must plan to be enrolled in class for the following fall semester.

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being. Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty; paid leave for new parents; comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA; FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

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