Washington Internship Program

Flinders University

Washington Internship Program

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An opportunity to work on Capitol Hill as part of an undergraduate or honours degree. inspiring achievement

Meet the organisers...

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Charles Mahtesian

Charles is a graduate of Catholic University and ŽďƚĂŝŶĞĚ ŚŝƐ :͘ ͘ ĨƌŽŵ American University.

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Why apply for this Program?

The Washington Internship Program, organised by Professor Don DeBats at Flinders University, is unique amongst the course offerings of Australian universities. Successful applicants to the Program are placed in institutions associated with the national government of the United States for seven weeks. The most frequent placements are in offices of United States Senators or Representatives; placements are also available with Congressional committees, public policy organisations and corporate government affairs offices. The Program enjoys the enthusiastic support of the US Embassy in Canberra and the Australian Embassy in Washington.

The Internship is a transformative international experience. No amount of newsͲviewing or textbookͲreading can match the reality of working in the office of a member of the United States Senate or House of Representatives, observing at firstͲhand political decisionͲmaking in the United States. Since its founding year in 2000, the Program has sent 64 Interns to work in the US Congress.

Its alumni share the organisers’ enthusiasm for the Washington Internship Program, as a ‘lifeͲ changing experience’. Interns return to Australia with a deep knowledge of political life in a global political centre of power. This Program provides an opportunity to be an Australian ‘ambassador’ par excellence. Often Interns return with a letter from the host Congressman or Senator attesting to their performance. That letter will always form an important part of that Intern’s professional resume.

The Washington Internship Program operates in the Australian “American Studies has an summer (and the Washington winter!) with students starting their unmatched internship Internship on Capitol Hill in early January and finishing in the third program. Working in the week in February. The overall experience includes residing in shared congress of the US was a accommodation on Capitol Hill and students may travel wonderful experience that independently after the Program concludes, within the terms of the leaves an indelible mark”. visa. In 2005, Australian National University asked to join the Prindon Sadriu (2006), Flinders Program and now sends its own wellͲprepared students to Rep Dana Rohrabacher Washington as part of this joint university effort.

The aim of the Internship is to allow students already knowledgeable about American society, politics, history and culture to experience the reality of political life in the central institutions of American national government. The requirements for the Program, and its careful selection procedure, reflect the level of professionalism and knowledge expected of its participants. This is a small, selective and highly visible Program. However, any student with motivation and determination who meets the prerequisites can succeed as a Washington Intern.

How to apply The Washington Internship Program is a 9Ͳunit topic at Flinders University. Its prerequisites are 18 units of topics that make up the American Studies major and must include AMST2002: American Politics and/or POLI3011: People and Politics, A Comparative Study of Australia, Canada and the United States (see www.flinders.edu.au/courses/transition/undergrad/majors/sabsͲamst.cfm).

The 18 units must be completed before the Intern departs for Washington.

These requirements reflect the level of background knowledge required to perform successfully in the Washington Internship Program. Flinders students accepted into the Program will be sent to work as political professionals and colleagues in an intense atmosphere of partisan and biͲpartisan decisionͲmaking. A Capitol Hill office is no place for a neophyte in American political life.

Admission is by application only and is competitive. Applications are to be submitted in hard copy and electronically (USB), usually in early August. The application form can be found at: www.flinders.edu.au/sabs/americanstudies/internship/links.cfm H

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What is the selection committee looking for?

The Internship is a position of trust and significant responsibility. The selection committee, made up of Professor DeBats, Mr Slattery and Mr Mahtesian, takes particular account of the applicant’s Statement of Interest, resume, and letters of recommendation. The selection committee looks for evidence that you will succeed in the Internship; that is, are highly committed to it and have the background knowledge and personal attributes and skills necessary to succeed in a congressional office. Washington works on the basis of information and it is important that anyone applying for the program is wellͲinformed about American politics and political culture. The selection committee will be interested in how the Internship fits in with your career plans and will look for evidence of your relevant experience and maturity.

What will I be doing in Washington?

Successful applicants to the Washington Internship Program work as political professionals. Students applying for admission to the Program list three preferred areas of policy or partisan interest; every effort is made to match student interest with the interest of the offices offering placements, but prospective Interns are not permitted to reject placements.

Offices of members of the US Senate and House of Representatives designate a staff member to be responsible for all Interns in that office. Congressional offices routinely host US interns during the North American summer; that same opportunity is available for the Flinders Interns arriving in the Northern Hemisphere winter. Intern supervisors are made aware of “Being given the opportunity the unique features of the Flinders University Washington to work on Capitol Hill made Internship Program, namely the requirement to produce a major me realise how interesting research paper arising from the Internship. The subject of the major the world of politics can be. paper will be worked out by the Intern, Professor DeBats and the Washington is definitely the Intern’s supervisor. best place to be if you want

to learn everything you can The congressional office intern supervisor sets the daily tasks for the about American politics. I Flinders Intern. The widest goal of the Internship is to experience felt so privileged to be able political life in an influential congressional office and many tasks will to work alongside some of reflect the priorities and pressures of that office. It follows that not the greatest policymakers in all tasks set will be relevant to the major paper, but that is the nature of the internship experience. Interns participating in the the United States”.

Program are urged to remain in close contact with Professor DeBats Kate Melrose (2007), to ensure that both work assignments and the development of the Senator John Sununu. major paper proceed smoothly.

Preparation A set of background briefings will be organised for students accepted into the Washington Internship Program. This will culminate in a formal Briefing Session in November to which parents and partners are invited. This session is a video conference involving diplomatic representatives of the Australian and United States governments and representatives of Flinders University. All presenters are available during this video conference to answer questions from students, partners and parents.

What will my office expect of me?

Since the Washington Internship Program’s inception in 2000, Flinders University Interns working in the US Congress have established an enviable reputation for their initiative, enthusiasm, knowledge and professionalism. Your office, your supervisor and the organisers of the Program will expect from you the same standards of excellence in these four key attributes, as well as a respect for confidentiality.

Your office and the Flinders Washington Internship Program organisers expect you to seek out and take advantage of any professional opportunity available to you. The Internship will not be a success if you wait for things to happen or invitations to be extended to you. Sometimes the tasks assigned

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may be routine and mundane. Much of the success of your Internship will depend on how you respond to these situations and what you make of opportunities that arise, often quite suddenly.

Students need to exercise considerable initiative and enthusiasm to ensure they derive the maximum potential of their Washington experience. Program organisers are available for discussion should, over a prolonged period, the tasks not align with the overall objectives of the Washington Internship Program.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I cannot describe the feeling You must go to Washington fully informed: in the atmosphere of of walking along the mall at Capitol Hill, knowledge is power. This necessity is reflected in the night, looking up at the specific topic prerequisites established for participation in the Capitol and knowing that I Washington Internship Program. had worked towards an

important foreign policy You will be expected to participate fully in the tasks assigned to objective during the dayâ&#x20AC;?. you by your congressional office supervisor. You will be expected Jessica Winnall (2006), to be in the office all working days during the Internship. Your Senator John Sununu. conduct must at all times be professional, in terms of both dress and attitude. Punctuality and courtesy are abiding rules of Capitol Hill. As an Intern, you also will be expected to respect all matters of security and confidentiality established by your office. You must not speak to the media about any matter in your office without formal authorisation from your office supervisor.

A meaningful measure of the success of past Interns in upholding these standards is that the Australian Embassy in Washington organises a formal reception in honour of the Flinders University and ANU Washington Interns each year. This type of recognition is vital to the continued success of the Program.

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Assessment The Washington Internship is the capstone of the American Studies “You see how all the major at Flinders University. Students will be engaged fullͲtime in theoretical ideas you talk their host office in Washington for the entire period of the about in tutorials actually internship. While in Washington, Interns pursue a project of interest play out in the real world”. to the congressional office and to themselves; the resulting 6,000 Tom Schinckel (2011), word paper forms the core assessment for this topic and makes up Rep Lynn Westmoreland 85% of the final grade. To ensure that the complete assessment for the topic does not rest on a single piece of work, Interns returning from Washington will also give a formal presentation on their experiences in the Program. The oral presentation will constitute 15% of the final grade and will be video recorded.

The oral presentation will take place early in the semester when the Intern returns from Washington and the 6,000 word paper is due at the end of Semester 1. Students interested in the Internship Program should visit the American Studies website which includes a short video produced by past Interns of their time in Washington and a selection of clips from the oral presentations (see http://www.flinders.edu.au/sabs/americanstudies/internship/apply.cfm).

MidͲProgram review This is a meeting between each Intern and Professor DeBats held in Washington in midͲJanuary; its purpose is to allow an assessment of the Internship to date and to address any problems which may have arisen. It is also an opportunity for the Intern and Professor DeBats to discuss progress on the major paper. This meeting is often held in conjunction with the Australian Embassy Reception for the Flinders University and ANU Interns and a series of briefings at the US Department of State.

What do I need to know about preparing my major paper?

It is important to remain focused on the fact that the Internship is a University topic and that assessment is as central to this topic as to any other. The excitement of being in Washington as part of this Program may be distracting and the Flinders Intern needs to retain a focus on the paper. The paper will be assessed in both Washington and at Flinders. A copy of each paper is sent to the Australian Embassy in Washington.

The subject of the major paper will emerge as a result of consultations involving the Intern, the supervisor of the student in the host office and Professor Don DeBats. The paper should explore a substantive matter of mutual interest to the Intern and the host congressional office.

In preparing the paper, the Intern should convey their unique “It was one of the most perspective on the matter being explored provided by the shaping experiences of my Washington Internship Program. The paper should reflect life to date”. scholarship and knowledge. It should also make clear how the issue Alison Cupper (2003), became a matter of importance to the office and how it was dealt Rep James Clyburn with by that office. Students will have access to an enormous range of information in Washington including, often, the Congressional Research Service.

Examples of past successful papers will be available to the students accepted to the Washington Internship Program, the titles of which can be viewed on the American Studies website at: http://www.flinders.edu.au/sabs/americanstudies/internship/apply.cfm. Students should approach their paper as if it were an honours thesis though on a smaller scale; they will be invited to approach those Flinders American Studies staff not involved in the marking of the paper for advice on shaping the paper and for commentary on early drafts of the paper.

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What Washington offices are available to me?

The range of Congressional offices varies from year to year because the placements are individually negotiated by the Program organisers. Since the Washington Program began, Flinders University students have been accepted in the following Washington offices:

Placement Name/Year Party State Almanac of American Politics Sarah John (2005)

McRae Dunbar (2009) Channel One News Matt Davis (2001)

Patrick Armitage (2002) House Committee on Oversight Kristina Otello (2004)

and Government Reform Erin Watkins (2004) Christos Tsonis (2006) Yasmin Szabados (2007) House Committee on Narelle Hards (2000)

Transport and Infrastructure Rep Melissa Bean Andrew Laidlaw (2007) Democrat Illinois Rep Brian Bilbray Thabeetha Devasagayam (2007) Republican California Rep John Boozman Josh Zwar (2009) Republican Arkansas Rep James Clyburn Alison Cupper (2003) Democrat Sth Carolina Rep Susan Davis Sarah Steele (2005) Democrat California Rep Mike DeWine Connor Stubbs (2005) Republican Ohio Sen Christopher Dodd Jacqui Williams (2001) Democrat Connecticut Toula Skiadas (2002) Briony Whitehouse (2003) Rep Sam Farr Megan Wells (2002) Democrat California Rep Vita Fossella Anna MacFarlane (2005) Republican New York Rep Sam Graves Hannah Schioldann (2007) Republican Missouri Chris Hanna (2008) Joel Shepherd (2009) Rep Raul M Grijalva Ashleigh Crees (2010) Democrat Arizona Sen Chuck Hagel Grant Harvey (2003) Republican Nebraska Rep Alcee Hastings Justine Morgan (2001) Democrat Florida Tamera Gale (2003) Rep Paul E Konjorski George Lukic (2010) Democrat Pennsylvania Poppy Matters (2010) Rep Barbara Lee Rachael Ratican (2004) Democrat California Lilia Bednarek (2005) Rep Daniel Lipinski Ronan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien (2008) Republican Illinois Rep Blaine Luetkemeyer Josephine Wilkins (2011) Republican Missouri Rep Jim McDermott Angela Conroy (2010) Democrat Washington Rep Denise Majette Kevin Kenny (2004) Democrat Georgia Sen Mel Martinez Hannah Armitage (2006) Republican Florida Rep Juanita MillenderͲ Sunshine Elmore (2000) Democrat California MacDonald Rep Jerrold Nadler Joshua Balfour (2003) Democrat New York Rep Alan Nunnelee Drew Evers (2011) Republican Mississippi Rep Chellie Pingree Anton van Bavel (2009) Democrat Maine Rep Dana Rohrabacher Prindon Sadriu (2006) Republican California Rep Mike Ross Marie Berridge (2008) Democrat Arkansas Nicholas Harris (2010) Andrew Gryzbowski (2011)

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Placement Rep Tim Ryan Rep Loretta Sanchez Sen Charles Schumer Rep Louise Slaughter Sen John Sununu

Rep Lynn Westmoreland Sen Ron Wyden

Name/Year Nicholas Williams (2007) Bree Willsmore (2008) William Evans (2011) Estee Fiebiger (2000) Rachel Mules (2002) Louise King (2000) Kerrie Daniel (2000) Peta Smith (2001) Miranda Ramsay (2002) Andrew Butler (2005) Jessica Winnall (2006) Kate Melrose (2007) Aimee Winra (2008) Louis Wenzel (2008) Cassie Ostle (2009) Tom Schinckel (2011) Charissa AstleyͲTurner (2009) Dylan Turner (2010) Joseph Hill (2011) Henry Sutherland (2011)

Party Democrat

State Ohio

Democrat

California

Democrat Democrat

New York New York

Republican

New Hampshire

Republican

Georgia

Democrat

Oregon

2009 Flinders University and ANU Interns invited to enjoy the view from the portico of the Canadian Embassy, Washington DC.

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Costs A good estimate of the minimum cost of the Washington Internship Program is A$8,000. This varies according to the exchange rate of the Australian dollar, which can fluctuate widely.

Students should budget US$1,960 each for their share of accommodation costs while in Washington.

Airlines and travel agents can provide estimates of travel costs, however a figure of A$3,000 is a reasonable assumption. Per diem expenses include food, laundry and incidentals and it is prudent to budget at least A$20 per day. Interns will be able to walk to work; public transport should be used for all other travel and car rental is strongly discouraged.

How do I secure financial support?

The organisers actively seek financial support from institutions, companies and organisations for the students involved in the Washington Internship Program.

The Program organisers will apply for possible funding from the Study Overseas ShortͲTerm Mobility program offered by the Australian governmentΖs Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. Results are announced in November.

Additional financial support in past years has been provided by the “I constantly rely on the ViceͲChancellor of Flinders University (Professor Michael Barber), insights and experiences I the Executive Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences (Professor Phyllis gained during the Tharenou), the Premier of South Australia (Mike Rann), the Flinders Internship. You don’t just University R.A. Simpson Scholarship (not offered in recent years), learn about American and KBR. politics, you learn firsthand

how the bestͲofͲtheͲbest Past Interns have been resourceful in approaching local service perform in the toughest organisations such as Rotary International and Lions to secure most competitive working individual support for their participation in the program. Students accepted into the Program are encouraged to approach employers environment in the world”. and unions for support. Many local councils offer Leadership Andrew Laidlaw (2007), bursaries.

Rep Melissa Bean

Preparation Visas Securing the proper documentation for entry into the United States is the legal responsibility of the students accepted in to the Washington Internship Program. The J1 visa is the required documentation for students participating in this Program. The Program works with the American Australian Association of New York City in issuing the documentation for J1 visas. AAA is recognised by the US Department of State for this purpose; AAA will charge a fee to facilitate your visa application. An interview at the US Consulate in Melbourne is necessary and there will also be charges for the visa. The total J1 visa costs run to approximately A$1,000 (subject to exchange rates), including the trip to Melbourne for the interview at the US Consulate.

Student applications for J1 visas follow the confirmation of the intern placement; US government officials have indicated a willingness to expedite the visa application. However, acceptance in to the Washington Internship Program does not guarantee being issued an entry visa by the US government; if your visa application is rejected, there is nothing that Flinders University or the program organisers can do and you will not be able to participate in the Program.

Travel Students are responsible for the cost of air travel to and from Washington. The Flinders University Interns are encouraged to fly together to Washington but may travel independently on their return.

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Insurance Medical costs in the US are extremely expensive. All students participating in the Washington Internship Program must carry full health and accident insurance.

Flinders University will issue insurance for students participating in the Program at a cost of approximately A$180 for the period of the internship.

Accommodation In recent years the Flinders Washington Interns have stayed at ‘The Congressional’ apartment building on Capitol Hill. The Congressional is owned and run by Washington Intern Student Housing (WISH) http://www.internsdc.com/about.php

2002 Intern, Toula Skiadis, preparing for Washington.

Those accepted into the Washington Program must live harmoniously with others involved in the Program. This means, in particular, that overnight guests will not be permitted in the shared accommodation. Rent must be paid in advance; payment for the first month is required before arrival to secure the apartment and the balance is expected prior to arrival, or at the latest, by midͲ January. Each student is entirely responsible for his or her equal share of the total rent.

Support in Washington In the event of any difficulty, the initial contact should be with the Program organisers in Washington, Charles Mahtesian and Steve Slattery.

The Flinders University Insurance program provides emergency phone contacts which are available 24 hours a day. The Australian Embassy located in Washington is always available to assist with any serious difficulty, legal or passport related.

Professor Don DeBats is always contactable.

2008 Intern, Chris Hanna, with Rep Sam Graves.

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Where are they now?

Present employment of past Flinders University Washington Interns*: Year

Name

Current Position

2000

Estee Fiebiger

2000 2000 2001 2001

Louise King Narelle Hards Matt Davis Peta Smith

2001 2001

2002 2002 2003

Justine Morgan Jacqui Bramley (nee Williams) Toula Skiadis Miranda Schuppan (nee Ramsay) Patrick Armitage Megan Wells Tamera Gale

Marketing and Development, Mercedes College, Adelaide. Formerly Assistant Advisor, Prime Ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, Canberra.

Australian National Audits Office, Canberra.

Department of Treasury, Canberra.

Associate Producer, SBS Insight Program, Melbourne. Reporter for Myanmar Times in Myanmar.

Principal Policy Officer, Wellbeing and Communities, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Adelaide SA. PhD, Flinders University.

Assistant Manager, Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Adelaide.

Teacher, Gillen Primary School, Alice Spring, NT.

2003 2003 2003 2003 2004 2004 2004 2005

Grant Harvey Joshua Balfour Briony Whitehouse Alison Cupper Rachael Ratican Erin Watkins Kevin Kenny Lilia Bednarek

2005 2005

Sarah John Andrew Butler

2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007

Sarah Steele Anna MacFarlane Hannah Armitage Prindon Sadriu Christos Tsonis Jessica Winnall Kate Melrose

2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008

Andrew Laidlaw Yasmin Szabados Thabeetha Devasagayan Hannah Schioldann Marie Berridge Christopher Hanna Bree Willsmore

2008

Aimee Winra

2008 2008 2009 2009

Ronan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Louis Wenzel Joel Shepherd Charissa Astley-Turner

2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010

Josh Zwar Cassie Ostle Anton van Bavel McRae Dunbar Angela Conroy Ashleigh Crees Nicholas Harris

2002 2002

Director of Program, Psychology Beyond Borders, Austin, Texas, USA. Communications Manager, The Age, Melbourne.

Lawyer, Financial Services, Blake Dawson Waldron, Melbourne.

Project Assistant, Strategic Services, Department for Correctional Services.

Policy Officer, Specialist Entry Section, Migration and Visa Policy Division, Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

PhD (Law) Student, Flinders University.

PhD Student, American Studies, Flinders University: Defence Appropriations in the US Congress.

Advisor to the Hon Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health, UK. Solicitor, Murray Mallee Community Legal Service.

Completing Master of Law (International Law), Flinders University.

Accounting and Business Advisory, KPMG, Adelaide.

Executive Assistant to Assistant Official Secretary, Governor of Victoria.

Advisor, the Hon Mark Butler MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Federal Member for Port Adelaide.

PhD Student, Flinders University: Regulation of Political Parties in Australia, Canada and the US. Recipient Zelman Cowen Scholarship, Law School, University of Melbourne. Graduate scholarship, Trinity College, Melbourne.

Lecturer and Fellow, Cambridge University, UK. DPhil candidate in Law, Oxford University.

Associate, Piper Alderman.

Policy Analyst, Corporations and Financial Services Division, The Treasury, Canberra.

Bilateral and Multilateral Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Kosovo.

Lawyer, Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions, Kain Corporate + Commercial Lawyers, Adelaide.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, United Nations Development Programme, New York City.

Administration Assistant for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Vice-President (Research), University of Adelaide.

Campaign and Research Consulting with Crosby/Textor Strategic Consultancy, Sydney.

Completed Bachelor of Arts, Flinders University.

Graduate Program, Australian Taxation Office, Melbourne.

Masters Degree in International Studies at Aarhus University, Denmark.

Graduate Program, Australian Taxation Office.

Assistant to the Hon Dan van Holst Pellekaan, Member for Stuart.

Departmental Liaison Officer, Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Canberra.

Bachelor of Laws & Legal Practice/Bachelor of International Studies with majors in American Studies and International Relations, Flinders University.

Criminal Defence Lawyer, Legal Services Commission of South Australia.

Completing graduate entry Laws and Legal Practice, Flinders University.

Completing a PhD at University of Adelaide: The rise of India as a Potential Super Power.

Clerkship, Attorney-General Department: Completing Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies.

World Vision Australia, Advocacy and Policy Research, Melbourne.

Estate Manager, Hickenbotham Homes.

Completing Honours in American Studies, Flinders University.

Legal Advisor, Department of Consumer Affairs, Victoria.

Sustainability Advisor, Legal and Approvals, Uranium Customer Sector Group, BHP Billiton.

Bachelor of Laws & Legal Practice/Bachelor of International Studies, Flinders University.

Bachelor of Laws & Legal Practice/Bachelor of Arts, Flinders University.

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Year

Name

Current Position

2010 2010 2010

George Lukic Poppy Matters Dylan Turner

2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011

Williams Evans Drew Evers Andrew Gryzbowski Joseph Hill Tom Schinckel Henry Sutherland Josephine Wilkins

Bachelor of Laws & Legal Practice/Bachelor of Arts, Flinders University.

Bachelor of International Studies.

Research and Media Advisor to the Hon Terry Stephens MLC, Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Correctional Services, Sport, Recreation and Racing and Tourism.

Bachelor of Laws & Legal Practice/Bachelor of International Studies, Flinders University.

Bachelor of International Studies, Flinders University.

Bachelor of International Studies, Flinders University.

Bachelor of Governance & Public Management, Flinders University.

Bachelor of Laws & Legal Practice/Bachelor of Arts, Flinders University.

Bachelor of Laws & Legal Practice/Bachelor of International Studies, Flinders University.

Bachelor of Laws & Legal Practice/ Bachelor of International Studies, Flinders University. * Current at time of printing

2010 Flinders Interns with their families and university staff.

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Further information The Washington Internship is a university topic (AMST3016 and AMST7016) and admission is by application only. Students interested in the Program are advised to contact Professor Don DeBats well before the application deadline in early August.

Professor DeBats can be contacted at: American Studies Room 244 Social Sciences South T: 8201 2358 E: don.debats@flinders.edu.au

The application form is available at www.flinders.edu.au/sabs/americanstudies/internship/links.cfm

For further information, and to view the photo gallery and a DVD produced by the 2007 Flinders Interns of their time in Washington, please go to the website: www.flinders.edu.au/sabs/americanstudies/internship H

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