Washington, D.C., Summer Program

In 2012, approximately 20 students will have the opportunity to take part in the Washington, D.C. Summer Program. Students will work in substantive externships in D.C., accompanied by a high-quality academic program and a summer in the nation's capital.

Professor Peter Swire, who directs the program, will work closely with each student to secure a substantive internship in Washington, D.C. Professor Swire returned in 2010 from his position in the Obama administration as special assistant to the president for economic policy. Professor Swire combines his academic insight with his real-life experiences gained as a White House official.

Students will take a 2-credit course on "The Ethics of Washington Lawyering" as well as a 3-credit externship seminar. In previous years, students have worked in major federal agencies and nonprofit groups that are often national leaders in their fields.

Several trips have been included in past years, such as tours of CIA Headquarters and a special class session in 2010 in the White House complex. Once again, the Moritz College of Law is expanding opportunities to give our students a world-class education.