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BYU POLITICAL SCIENCE

News & Events
October 19, 2021
This is an opportunity for undergraduates to learn about various professional fields opened up by law school and mingle with students virtually and in person. 
Those interested can RSVP here. 
Given strong interest in the program, the deadline for applications has been moved earlier, to 1 November. 
BYU Women in Politics will be holding a movie night and service project on October 27th! We will be watching “On the Basis of Sex” about Ruth Bader Ginsburg and making blankets for Afghan refugees. We look forward to seeing you there!
Data Search and Entry Position
Professor Dynes is looking for temporary research assistants to help with data search and entry. The data search component will consist of looking up information about municipal elections from online sources. The data entry will consist of two parts. First, entering in the information you find about the municipal elections in the spreadsheet. The second part will consist of copying data on municipal officials from PDFs and pasting it into excel spreadsheets.

Pay starts at $11/hour, and you will be expected to work a minimum of five hours a week. Those who do good quality work and put in at least five hours a week will receive a $0.50 of higher wage increase after the first 2 weeks. When and where you work is flexible. You just need to have access to a computer and the internet to be able to do the job. If you are interested in this position, please send a resume and an unofficial transcript to Amon O'Connell at oconnellamon@gmail.com
A Few Internship Opportunities
Braver Angels Internship 
Are you a young person, or do you know a young person, who may be interested in an internship with Braver Angels? The Debate and Public Discourse Team is seeking an intern for this spring semester. This position is ideally suited for either current college students, or students on a gap year, who are interested in political discourse, public speaking, or debate.
 
Interested candidates should fill out our application here. For more information please go to braverangels.org.
 
Internship Flyer
Congressman Stewart's Bountiful Office Internship
Our office is looking for 1-2 interns for this upcoming Winter semester. We will offer either one full time internship or two part time internships, depending on the availability of applicants. The position will be in-person at Congressman Stewart's Bountiful, UT office. We are open 9-5, M-F. This position comes with a stipend. 
 
Our interns submit case inquiries with federal agencies, write letters on behalf of the Congressman, attend meetings with staff, and respond to phone calls from constituents. 
Contact Elizabeth Sweeten for further information
  elizabeth.sweeten@mail.house.gov | (202)570-0376 
Wilson Center Research Assistant
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is looking for qualified students (advanced undergraduate or graduate) interested in being part-time research assistant interns in the Spring 2022 semester. An intern typically works 12-15 hours a week per scholar (the number of hours can be adjusted accordingly to fulfill academic requirements).
 
To read more please click here
The Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs Internship
The Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs (OLCA) at the U.S. Department of Education is now accepting applications for unpaid interns to work in our office in the Spring 2022 semester (starting in January 2022); applications are due no later than November 5, 2021.

OLCA seeks to enlist and engage students with broad and diverse backgrounds to join our team. We are especially interested in students who are pursuing education related or government policy related fields. We have a great, fast-paced office and every day is a learning experience. Our interns do substantive work, learn a tremendous amount about how our government works, and are valued members of our team. We emphasize personal growth and opportunity to experience a wide range of activities. 
 
To learn more information please email james.forester@ed.gov
If you are interested, email James Foster the following information:
1. A cover letter summarizing why you wish to work at ED and stating your previous experiences in the line of education, if any. Include information on why you think working in OLCA would be of interest to you. 
2. A completed copy of the Application Form (attached here).
3. A transcript (an unofficial transcript is sufficient) . 
4. Writing Sample (a paper written for a class is perfect)(no more than 5 pages).
5. Resume. 
We want to make you aware of the following class being offered Winter Semester that you may find of interest:
Free Zoom LSAT Workshop
When: Thursday, October 28th, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Mountain Time

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://testmasters-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqd-6gqz0iG9J4fuH0nSqCrUSpmX6TjILR

The workshop will be conducted by BYU alum Hailey Evans, a veteran TestMasters instructor with 11 years of LSAT teaching experience and a perfect 180 LSAT score. Attendees will be challenged with a series of difficult LSAT questions and Hailey will demonstrate the most effective methods for tackling them. 

If you are interested in law school and want to score high on the LSAT, don't miss this great opportunity!
Test Perfect is coming to BYU's Grad Fair and will be hosting GRE/GMAT info sessions. Our instructor, Phil Hatch, scored perfect on the GRE, perfect on the LSAT, and 790 out of 800 on the GMAT. We'll explain what to expect on test day, how to prepare for the tests, and explain math, verbal, and strategy skills. 
 
GRADUATE SCHOOL FAIR
Wednesday, October 20th
10 AM -2 PM
Wilkinson Ballroom
 
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GRE/GMAT INFO SESSIONS
Wednesday, October 20th
Talmage Building (TMCB 1170)
 
Register:
GRE 6:00-7:30 PM
GMAT 7:30-9:00 PM
Upcoming Career Services and Handshake Events: 

Tuesday, October 19th, 3:00-4:00 pm: Ask an Expert: Preparing for the Career Fairs. Register Here
 
Wednesday, October 20th, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm: BYU In-Person Graduate School Fair. Register Here
 
Wednesday, October 20th, 6:00-7:30 pm: BYU GRE Info Session. Register Here
 
Wednesday, October 20th, 7:30-9:00 pm: BYU GMAT Info Session. Register Here
 
Thursday, October 21st, 2:00- 3:00 pm: FBI Investigative Specialist Position Info Session. Register Here
 
Thursday, October 21st, 3:00-4:00 pm: Special Agent Info Session: Women Leading the Charge. Register Here
 
Thursday, October 21st, 5:00-6:15 pm: Equity Talks: Immigration Justice. Register Here
 
Friday, October 22nd, 12:00-1:00 pm: Strengths Talk: Embracing Weakness. Register Here
 
Tuesday, October 26th, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Marafiki Africa, Tabling Event. Register Here
 
Friday, October 29th, 11:00 am- 2:00 pm: BYU Career Services Career Fright. Register Here


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