Georgetown Law “Spring Break in Public Affairs” Program
From K Street to Capitol Hill
The Office of Career Services is proud to sponsor the first annual “Spring Break in Public Affairs” program. This
program is an opportunity for law students interested in lobbying and legislative careers to connect with
experienced practitioners working in government relations and on Capitol Hill for a series of informational
interviews.
The program takes place during Spring Break (Monday, March 10th through Friday, March 14th, 2014). All
Georgetown Law JD students are welcome to apply.
The application deadline is 12:00pm EST on Thursday, October 31, 2013. The application package includes:
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The “Spring Break in Public Affairs” application form
Current resume
Transcript (not applicable for 1L/1Es)
List of 2-3 references (professors or employers)
One-page statement that demonstrates your interest in the lobbying/ public affairs industry and how that
plays into your long-term career goals. Please highlight any applicable coursework, jobs, internships, or
other relevant experiences.
Please email your completed application package to Jen Wetzel Van Buren at [email protected] or
submit your application materials in person to the Office of Career Services, McDonough Room 328 (Attn: Jen
Wetzel Van Buren) by noon on Thursday, October 31st.
Timeline:
October 31, 2013 – Application due by 12:00pm EST
Early November – Semi-finalists will be contacted to set up interviews
Mid-November – Semi-finalist interviews
Early December – Final selection notification
March 10-14, 2014 – Spring Break program
If you have any questions about the Spring Break in Public Affairs program, please email Jen Wetzel Van Buren at
[email protected].
Application for “Spring Break in Public Affairs”
From K Street to Capitol Hill
The Office of Career Services is proud to sponsor the first annual “Spring Break in Public Affairs” program. This
program is an opportunity for Georgetown Law JD students interested in lobbying and legislative careers to meet
and connect with experienced practitioners working in government relations and on Capitol Hill over Spring Break.
Students will attend a number of informational meetings, primarily in group settings, with law school alumni
working for lobbying firms, trade associations, companies, and as congressional staffers on Capitol Hill.
The informational meetings will be scheduled over Spring Break (March 10-14, 2014), with a lunch and debrief
session on Friday, March 14th. The meeting schedule will be designed to give students a broad exposure to the
various lobbying and legislative settings, both on and off the Hill, where law school graduates work, and to
network with several Georgetown alumni.
The Selection Committee will review all application materials and will invite semi-finalists to interview with the
Committee during the week of November 11th. The Selection Committee reserves the right to make the final
decision on the selection of participants.
If you are interested in applying, please fill out the application below and submit this form, along with the
additional requested materials, by noon on Thursday, October 31st to Jen Wetzel Van Buren at
[email protected].
Name: ___________________________________________________________________
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*Please include the following items along with this completed form: a current resume; your law school
transcript (not applicable for 1L/1Es); list of 2-3 references; and a one-page statement of interest.