{"id":34634,"date":"2020-04-30T12:00:45","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T16:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cas.umw.edu\/polisci\/?p=34634"},"modified":"2023-04-26T15:49:05","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T19:49:05","slug":"mcguirewoods-consulting-internship-jason-ford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cas.umw.edu\/polisci\/2020\/04\/30\/mcguirewoods-consulting-internship-jason-ford\/","title":{"rendered":"McGuireWoods Consulting Internship – Jason Ford"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jason Ford completed an internship with McGuireWoods Consulting this past Spring semester. Read about his experience below through an interview with Jason Ford.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jason Ford’s Internship with McGuireWoods Consulting<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\"Headshot<\/a>Where did you intern it, and what did you do there?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I completed my internship this past spring semester with McGuireWoods Consulting. While at McGuireWoods, I served as a General Assembly Session intern in which I attended state government committee meetings. I took notes on discussion and outcomes of bills and drafted\u00a0<\/span>reports\u00a0<\/span>to provide to our firm\u2019s lobbyists. I also worked on research projects for colleagues around the\u00a0<\/span>firm and<\/span>\u00a0helped put together packets for clients and their advocacy team.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where is the internship located, and how did you handle transportation there?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The internship was located in Richmond Virginia. I was unpaid during my tenure at McGuireWoods however was given a stipend specifically to provide for transportation to Richmond.<\/span><\/p>\n

Was it difficult to balance classes (and any other extracurriculars) with an internship?\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I found it only slightly difficult to balance extracurricular activities and my internship. I was only enrolled in 8 credits for my final semester, so I was able to commit a lot of time to my internship. However, because of my role on campus and my involvement in many clubs, I did find it somewhat difficult to attend every event I had hoped to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n

How did you find the internship? Did you use any on-campus resources, and if so, would you recommend them?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I found the internship through an alumni email chain from a conference I attended the previous summer.\u00a0<\/span>From the email, I sent my resume and cover letter to my on-site supervisor.\u00a0<\/span>Although\u00a0<\/span>I did not use any on-campus resources to find the internship, however I did use the Career Center to prepare for it. I would highly recommend using the Career Center to look for internships, and update any of your professional documents.<\/span><\/p>\n

What was the application process like? How did you prepare for any interviews you had?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The application process was very simple because McGuireWoods was searching for interns, therefore they expedited the process by having a phone interview. I prepared for the interview by\u00a0<\/span>being in a neat and quiet space and taking notes on anything important that was discussed. Also, have prepared questions for your interviewer about the location you are applying to.<\/span><\/p>\n

What were some key takeaways for you from the internship, and would you recommend a similar experience to other UMW political science and international affairs students?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Some key takeaways I got from my internship is the importance of deadlines. For academic assignments, it is easy to get accommodations for late work. But in a work environment, deadlines are necessary and absolute as they can deal with money, or in my case policy or bills.<\/span><\/p>\n

I would most definitely recommend this internship to any\u00a0<\/span>Poli<\/span>\u00a0Sci or IA majors because you gain a comprehensive understanding of how legislation is discussed and altered. You have the ability to see\u00a0<\/span>how laws are crafted and shaped before implantation.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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