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Holly Burke traded her small campus in Michigan for a D.C. internship with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The experience helped her develop networking and other professional skills.
Gaining Strength and Insight Through the LEAD Colloquium
Although there are many different classes and activities to choose from at The Washington Center, there is one class that we all take part in: the LEAD Colloquium.
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This infographic breaks down the steps and processes you can expect to follow once you have been accepted into The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program.
The Washington Center Course Guide
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is pleased to offer the courses described in this Course Guide for the Spring 2020 semester.
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