ACUS's interns have the opportunity to participate in diverse and meaningful research projects, as well as take advantage of what D.C. uniquely has to offer.  The experience of our summer 2014 interns was no different.  Here are their reflections on the summer:

"My time as a Summer Legal Intern at ACUS allowed me to work on projects that were related to my practice area interests.  The ability to work with multiple staff attorneys in the office and engage with them in one-on-one interactions made it possible to fully experience the breadth of the research ACUS conducts.   The intern staff is able to fully participate in ACUS projects, and the interns benefit from opportunities to learn about broad cross sections of Administrative Law in meetings with visiting scholars, outings in DC, and attending various proceedings related to ACUS’s research." -Jake Christensen, rising 2L from American University, Washington College of Law

"I’ve benefited immensely from my time at ACUS. Because of the fairly broad scope of the agency mandate, I was able to research and analyze a wide variety of topics at the intersection of administrative law and policy, from statutory interpretation and cost-benefit analysis to international trade and regulatory convergence. Along the way, I’ve written memos on civil service declassification, small business advocacy review panels, and the legislative history of the Administrative Procedure Act. Through all of this, I’ve come to acquire a stronger grasp of what lawyers do, how agencies work, and why research matters." -Mark Jia rising 2L from Harvard Law School

"I really enjoyed my summer experience at ACUS because it gave me the opportunity to do substantive legal research and writing on a number of diverse topics ranging from the administration of Social Security disability benefits to cooperation between the United States and European Union.  Additionally, I appreciated the opportunity to visit and tour DC landmarks including Congress, the Supreme Court, and the White House.  The staff at ACUS was extremely friendly and generous with their time and provided helpful feedback on my work." -James Mackey, rising 2L from American University, Washington College of Law

"Contributing to an Office of the Chairman Report, as many an intern will, is a lot like working on a law review article.  But there is one big difference: the recommendations in an Office of the Chairman Report generally get implemented, which makes your legal research feel quite meaningful and much more than academic.  Not only will ACUS keep your legal research and writing skills sharp, but it will also give you a taste of career satisfaction; working at ACUS is public service, in the truest sense of the phrase.  Because ACUS’s sole function is to help our government better serve our people, you will find it is impossible not to take pride in the work you do here." -Tony Sterling, rising 2L from Georgetown University Law Center

"ACUS was an excellent placement for the summer. The attorneys at ACUS are friendly and give helpful feedback with any assignment an intern turns in. In addition, whenever the lawyers attend an event they invite the interns to come along with them. I would highly recommend an internship at ACUS, especially if the law student is interested in administrative law." -Joseph Zimmerl, rising 3L from Georgetown University Law Center

Summer 2014 ACUS Interns tour the White House.