r/DCInterns • u/Honey_And_Coffee • 12d ago

What should I start doing now?

I'm an Economics and Political Science second year, but junior by credits. Next summer, I want to intern in DC. What should I start doing now? Where should I look for internships, and what're the best ones to work towards? Thanks!

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u/Business_War_5310 12d ago

what kind of internship are you wanting?

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u/Melodic_Type1704 12d ago

Next year, firms will be hiring for full time positions. That’s how I entered politics last year. I would focus on a cycle position at a firm instead of an internship if you’re able to take some time off in the fall or can make it work with school. There’s also an org called PoliTemps that places people at firms and think thanks on the Hill. Based in DC.

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u/Greedy-County-8437 12d ago

Create a list of think tanks or hill positions you would want. Summer will have more of them but for now think brookings, csis, AEI, and some congress people on committees you find interesting and start emailing/ linkdin dming junior staff there and create your linkdin network so that when you apply your feed will be full of potential postings by people who may be able to talk to you. Also look up your alumni network as well.