Undergraduate Internships in the Chicago Area
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The listings below were furnished to the Department of Political Science.
We cannot guarantee that all programs are still in operation,
or that the information is current and valid.

Women Employed

Non-Paid Internships in various career areas throughout the year. Course credit available if appropriate. Contact the Internship Coordinator for more information at: 312-782-3902, 22 W. Monroe St., Ste. 1400, Chicago, IL 60603.

The Fund for Public Interest Research

The PIR is looking for new Canvass Directors and Telephone Outreach Directors to help in Staff Management, Campaign Tactics, and Canvassing/Field Work in various environmental issues. Salary and benefits. Contact Lorie Baily, FFPIR, 1014 Davis St., 2nd Floor, Evanston IL 60201, 847-733-0837.

American Judicature Society Internship Opportunity

AJS is an independent nonprofit organization that works to improve the operation of the courts and increase public understanding of the justice system. Applicants send cover letter, resume, three references, and a writing sample to: John C. Domino, Ph.D., Director of Programs, American Judicature Society, 180 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60601. Tel.: 312-558-6900 x109, e-mail .

The Fund for Public Interest Research Canvass Directors

Work with leading environmental groups to help fight for the future of our environment. To apply: Lorie Bailey, FFPIR, 1014 Davis St., 2nd Floor, Evanston, IL 60201, or call 847-733-0837.

International Visitors Center of Chicago

The IVCC serves as a liason between 1,500 international visitors and Chicago-area professionals each year and is looking fort interns to participate. Contact Dan Stephenson, Director of Educational Exchange Programs, at 312-467-2984.

Public Affairs Seminar: Internship Program

The program enables students both to study and to participate in the workings of governmental process. Contact: Special Programs, School for Summer and Continuing Education, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. 20057-1010 or call: 202-687-5719

Illinois Public Interest Research Groups

This group lobbies lawmakers and organize citizens at the grassroots to prevent corporate pollution. Fellowships are available. For more information contact: Gall Parson 312-786-8211 or llpirg@aol.com. Or visit the State Public Interest Group website.

Kaplan Center for the Humanities

The program places undergrads in Chicago-area humanities and arts institutions. It is open to all NU students with a GPA above 3.0. Contact Elzbieta Foeller-Pituch at efp@nwu.edu or 467-3970.

Intercon Research Associates

An independent professional services firm in nearby Lincolnwood. Currently has paid openings for interns during the school year and summer. Phone John Brinckerhoff, Vice President, at 847-982-1102. Also see the Intercon website.