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Internship Application
“Never before had I been so close to something that really affected
my future, and the generations that follow me. The detailed process of
drafting amendments and bills is incredible. I was excited to give my
input and views as to how victims of crime should be treated.” -Amy
Akerlow, Office of Senator Orrin Hatch, Summer 2004
Application Process
1) Browse the Hinckley Institute Website
Browse the Internships section of our website
to see what the Hinckley Institute has to offer. Information and web
links are provided to educate you about each internship opportunity. Make a ranked list of which internship offices are of the most interest to you.
2) Submit the Online Application Cover Sheet
Fill out and submit the Online Application Cover Sheet (keep track of your "access code" for future reference). Once you have submitted the online cover sheet, a pdf document with a copy of your online cover sheet, the internship application checklist, academic form, and letter of recommendation forms will appear. You will use these documents to compile your internship application.
3) Compile the Internship Application
Use the "internship application checklist" printed off in step 2 to compile your application. A complete application includes the following items:
NOTE: Please do not staple any of the application materials use paperclips.
- Online application cover sheet (hard copy)
- Current resume (Click here and here to see a resume example, and here for resume ideas) Also see more information on the University of Utah Career Services webpage by clicking here.
- 2-4 letters of recommendation (use the recommendation forms or formal letters of recommendation). One must be an academic reference.
- Statement of Purpose/Cover Letter (cover letter explaining why you would like to be an intern)
- 4-5 page writing sample (4-5 page excerpt of a research paper submitted for a class)
- Signed academic form
- Official University of Utah Transcript obtained from the Registrar's Office (250 SSB).
- Completed application checklist
4) Submit the Completed Internship Application
Drop off your completed internship application to the Hinckley Institute of Politics. The Hinckley Institute is located in Room 253 of Orson Spencer Hall, and is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
5) Meet with the Internship Manager
Once your application is completed, e-mail Courtney
McBeth (International internships) Amy Code (DC) or Taylor Morgan (legislative or local) to
set up an appointment. You will be interviewed to help you find an internship that matches
your interests and qualifications.
Application Deadlines
Deadlines are subject to change based on internship availability. Please contact the Hinckley Institute for more information.
Washington D.C. and International
Summer 2010 - December 31, 2009
Fall 2010 - May 10, 2010
Spring 2011 - September 24, 2010
Utah State Legislature
Spring 2011 – May 15, 2010
(students must register for poli sci 3900, Legislative Internship Preparation, in the fall 2010 semester)
Local Government Offices and Campaigns
Spring 2010 - November 13, 2009
Summer 2010 - March 31, 2010
Fall 2010 - July 30, 2010
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