Washington, D.C., Internship Program

The Marquette University Les Aspin Center for Government offers students the opportunity to study in Washington, D.C., as part of their degree program. Students live and work on Capitol Hill, participate in internships with the House, Senate, FDA and other government agencies, and receive hands-on training in political processes. Students attend lectures and symposia by leading figures in Congress, government agencies and business, gaining insight to the inner workings of the democratic process and the relationships that exist between government and business. Programs are offered during each fall and spring term plus two summer sessions.

The center also conducts periodic programming in Africa. For information, contact the center at (800) 544-1789.

A local initiative of the Aspin Center is the Kleczka Internship. Located on the Marquette campus in Milwaukee, students are selected to participate in a 3-credit paid internship and placed in a variety of positions in state, county and local governmental institutions giving them firsthand exposure to how government works. Information on local Aspin Center programming can be obtained by calling (414) 288-7446.