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The Student Press Law Center offers six Scripps Howard Foundation Journalism Internships each year through a generous grant offered by the Scripps Howard Foundation. 

Freedom of the press is the underlying motto behind all internships offered by the Student Press Law Center, and interested/eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Students who are interested in improving their reporting and news writing skills while simultaneously getting a feel for what it’s like in the nation’s capital should consider applying for this excellent internship. 

All interns will work out of the Student Press Law Center’s Washington, D.C. office. Internships are available each school semester and during the summer. All internships are open to both graduate and undergraduate students as well as recent college graduates who have experience in news writing. 

There are a number of duties students accepted into the Internship program will be expected to perform. These include researching, writing and editing the Report (The SPLC thrice-yearly magazine).

Interns will also help research and write news stories and analysis pieces for the website. 

Additionally, interns will have the opportunity to participate in some unique opportunities, including joining in issue-oriented seminars sponsored by the SPLC and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. 

These seminars will give interns a feel for what the Student Press Law Center does as well as give them invaluable knowledge they will be able to use to their advantage later in their careers. 

A living expense stipend of $3,000 is awarded to full time spring and fall semester interns. Summer interns receive a $2,300 stipend and could be eligible for a $600 scholarship, as well. 

Students may also arrange to receive academic credit with their school for completing an internship. Part-time internship applications are accepted only in times of need. 

If you are interested in applying for an internship, please do the following: 

• Include a cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for working with the Student Press Law Center.
• Send a current resume
• Include samples of your news writing and two names and contact numbers of professional or academic references.

Please also ensure you include your complete contact information when sending your application materials in. 

Keep in mind that while there are no official deadlines for intern applications, the SPLC recommends interested applicants send in their materials by February 1^st for the summer internship, July 1 for the fall internship and November 1^st for the spring internship.

According to the official website, “hiring decisions are made on a rotating basis.”

All application materials should be sent via postal mail to the following address:

Mark Goodman, Executive Director
Student Press Law Center
1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22209-2275

What better way is there to not only earn a living expense stipend, experience life in the nation’s capital, earn college credit and receive invaluable hands-on experience you can use in your career?

If you are eligible for a Scripps Howard Foundation Journalism Internship, visit their website for additional details and start getting your application materials ready today!