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Wayne Morse Summer Intern, Full Time
Office of US Senator Ron Wyden
Washington DC
Location of Position: Washington DC
UO Law graduate in this office: U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, UO Law '74. 2006 Summer Intern, current 2L Megan Thompson. 2005 Summer Inern, Melissa Seifer '06
Type of Practice: Legislative Issues
Number of Openings: 1
Deadline: 12/01/06
Interview Date: January 2007
Name of Interviewer(s): Joshua R. Kardon UO '74
Hiring Criteria: Interest in politics. Strong research, writing, and organizational skills. Ideal candidate will be able to access large amounts of information, identify important elements, and summarize efficiently. Ability to understand and follow instructions very important. Understanding of the legislative process useful. Should have a general understanding of the major public policy issues of importance to Oregon.
Position Description: Summer internship for 1L or 2L: 10weeks. Review testimony, documentation, legislative history, publications, public databases, and media at direction of Legislative Director. May participate in legislative hearings/drafting of materials for Senator and public. Should expect to develp greater understanding of legislative process in general and the operations of the U.S. Senate in particular. Job is structured so ". . . student will have the single best window on high-level (Senate) policy work available to a non-staffer."
To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume addressed to Joshua R Kardon, Chief of Staff, Office of U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, c/o Career Services, University of Oregon School of Law, 206 Law Center, Eugene OR. Career Services will forward applications to Mr. Kardon. Mr. Kardon will select applicants to be interviewed and notify Career Services. We expect to be able to notify selected applicants by January 12. Mr. Kardon will interview selected applicants on campus the week of January 15 or possible later in January.
Hours and Compensation: 40 hrs/wk; $3,500/month
Start Date: Summer 2007
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