The Dershowitz Group accepts four interns
three times per year (January-May, May-August,
September-December). Undergraduates, recent graduates and
graduate students with an interest in international affairs,
security issues or energy security are encouraged to apply.
Interns may be asked to develop databases of
influencers for relevant policy areas, draft business
letters, talking points and FAQ sheets, and prepare client
materials. Interns are frequently asked to take ownership of
their projects and are given additional responsibilities
based upon their professionalism and level of productivity.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a knack
for research, excellent time management skills and
meticulous attention to detail. They will follow
instructions in a precise manner, work in a fast-paced
professional environment and learn from a constructive work
environment.
Interns will have the opportunity to work
closely with senior staff with expertise in foreign policy,
media relations, and journalism. Mentorship is an important
part of this program. Brown-bag lunch seminars with clients
and other persons of interests occur regularly for the
benefit of each intern class. Learn more about our Intern Speaker Series.
Interns will interact with clients. Strong
writing and oral skills are required. A strong understanding
of government, contemporary issues in foreign affairs, and
journalism are preferred. Fluency in additional languages is
a bonus. Applicants should indicate their proficiency in
Microsoft Office and Adobe programs.
Interested candidates should submit a resume
and cover letter to Julia
Nayfeld.
What Interns are
Saying about The Dershowitz Group
“I enjoyed the diversity of working on numerous policy-oriented projects with a variety of clients. This internship helped me to get a better idea of where I would like to begin my career.”
- Chris Alvarez, Summer 2009
“This was an unbelievable experience that introduced me to the professional world. The skills that I learned at TDG are invaluable and the experience will stay with me forever.”
- David Weinstein, Summer 2009
“This internship experience was instrumental in preparing me for life after college.”
- Jenna Weisbord, Summer 2009
"I appreciated that the staff
valued interns. Interns are granted real tasks, assignments
and responsibilities that provided us with a meaningful
internship experience."
- Babak Sakaki, Summer
2009
"At TDG interns are expected
to produce quality work every time and are always treated
like members of the team. The projects interns are given
have real importance and are even sometimes given directly
to the client."
- Erin Lebe, Summer 2009
"This internship exceeded my
expectations by exposing me to the conceptualization and
implementations stages of an initiative. This was a great
opportunity to learn about marketing with a policy twist. I
enjoyed the opportunity to take charge of projects."
-
Ari Rosner, Summer 2009
"This internship was helpful
to me in pursuing my professional career because it provided
me with a skill set, such as emphasis on strong and concise
writing, that is easily transferable to most other future
jobs."
- Arjav Ezekiel, Summer 2009
"The experience I gained in
my short time with TDG provided me with the skills necessary
to begin my career, and I am very grateful for the
opportunity TDG gave me by bringing me on to its team."
- Linda Crossman, Spring 2009
"I appreciated the
opportunity to work closely with senior staff. TDG's team
exemplifies hard work, efficiency and confidence, while
still maintaining an open and friendly work environment."
- Andrea Anstett, Fall 2009
