Dear Pre-Law Club Members,
Happy Wednesday! We hope everyone is having a great week!
Each week, we’ll share valuable opportunities and resources. These will include current events, volunteer organizations, scholarships, internships, conferences, community service, and on/off-campus events—that support your professional growth as you prepare for law school and beyond.
External Opportunities
Summer 2026 Intern
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago offers a paid summer internship for students majoring in Criminal Justice, International Affairs, Liberal Arts, and other non-business fields. Interns will gain hands-on experience working on projects that support the Federal Reserve’s mission of promoting economic stability and serving the public good. Participants will engage in data analysis, research, and professional development while collaborating with experts across departments. The 10–12 week program, beginning in June 2026, provides mentorship, networking, and insight into one of the nation’s most influential financial institutions. Apply HERE.
Public Policy Intern – 2025
Cboe Global Markets’ Public Policy Internship is a paid opportunity based in Chicago for students pursuing degrees in Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, Law, or related fields. Interns will gain firsthand experience in financial markets policy, legislative and regulatory analysis, and global policy issues impacting exchanges and capital markets. The program provides exposure to government affairs, compliance, and advocacy initiatives, as well as training in research, writing, and presentation. Participants will develop valuable professional skills, receive mentorship from industry leaders, and expand their network within financial services and public policy. Apply HERE.
Legal Intern – Levy Sector
Levy, part of Compass Group, is hiring Legal Interns to work closely with company leaders while developing skills in operations, marketing, administration, guest services, problem solving, and client relations. Interns gain hands-on experience through innovative projects and team collaboration in a fast-paced, industry-leading environment. This is a paid opportunity ($25/hour) designed for students enrolled in a college or university program, with flexible, growth-focused learning in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Apply HERE.
Symposium at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
The Brennan Center for Justice, State Court Report, and the Northwestern University Law Review invite you to a two-day symposium on The Power of State Constitutional Rights taking place November 6–7, 2025, at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago. This conference will feature leading scholars, practitioners, and state supreme court justices exploring emerging developments, federalism questions, and the future of state constitutional law. The program will also include a keynote conversation with Chief Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. To register, click HERE.
Make sure to look at opportunities as soon as possible as they will not be open for very long. Feel free to reach out to Manal Ghori, our Career Coordinator, regarding questions and more insights on these opportunities.
Current Affairs Corner
Interest in American M.B.A. Programs Shrinks, but Schools Across Asia Are Booming
Applications to U.S. business schools fell 1% in 2025, reversing last year’s surge, as international students wary of visa restrictions turned to programs closer to home. Globally, M.B.A. applications rose 7%, led by jumps in Asia (+42% in East Asia, +26% in India) and Europe (+9%), according to the Graduate Management Admission Council. Top U.S. programs like Chicago Booth and NYU Stern continued to see strong demand, but mid-tier schools bore the brunt of the decline. Wharton’s total applications rose 4% to 7,613, yet international interest dropped from 31% to 26%, while UC Davis saw a 7% overall dip. Duke’s Fuqua set a record number of applicants, though fewer were from abroad. Admissions officers cited “visa uncertainty” and job-market worries as key deterrents. Canada and the U.K. were hit harder, with international applications plunging 46% and 5%, respectively. Meanwhile, women’s participation in business-school applications continued to rise, nearing parity with men.
Dollar Could Fall on Prospect of Sustained Rate Cuts
Analysts expect the U.S. dollar to weaken as markets anticipate continued Federal Reserve rate cuts and narrowing growth advantages over other economies. Morgan Stanley projects the DXY dollar index will fall to 91.00 by mid-2026, citing waning safe-haven demand and investors hedging against a weaker greenback. In global currency moves, the British pound remains range-bound despite expectations that the Fed will cut rates faster than the Bank of England; persistent U.K. inflation and fiscal risks keep sterling under pressure. The Japanese yen could recover if new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi disappoints expectations for looser fiscal policy, with markets now pricing in a potential rate hike. The euro slipped to a six-day low near $1.16 as easing U.S. credit fears supported the dollar, while the Swiss franc strengthened to multi-month highs against the euro and Canadian dollar on safe-haven demand and weaker oil prices. Meanwhile, Treasury yields fell below 4% as the ongoing U.S. government shutdown limited economic data releases, though expectations of a Fed rate cut next week boosted dollar demand temporarily. Analysts warn that declining foreign appetite for U.S. Treasurys and geopolitical uncertainty could further erode long-term dollar strength, encouraging investors to diversify into non-U.S. equities and currencies.
As always, if you have any questions please feel free to reach out!
Thank you,
Pre-Law Team
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