“By witnessing how much discretion a prosecutor has in filing charges and pursuing jail time for people, I understand that the focus in producing changes in the criminal justice system will need to be made with prosecutors and prosecutorial interest groups.”
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"One of my favorite parts of the internship was connecting with interns in other offices through weekly professional development by the White House Internship Program. We had a speaker series where principals and senior staff would speak to the internship class and offer words of advice."
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"My biggest takeaway from this internship was that while working in civil rights law is not easy, it is immensely rewarding. The constituents reaching out to us were often having one of the worst experiences of their lives, and for us to be able to help them through it was truly amazing."
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"Working as an intern in the Senate was my chance to learn about American politics, and explore a part of the United States I have never been exposed to....I gained an insight into domestic politics, worked on legislative issues I was passionate about, and developed relationships."
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"My experience at the Brazil Institute has sparked my curiosity about private opportunities related to policy, especially ones that revolve around research and political risk."
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