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
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 Consulting Intern – 2026
Protiviti’s Legal Consulting Internship is a paid opportunity available in multiple locations for students pursuing degrees in Finance, MIS, Legal Studies, Political Science, Law and Policy, or Pre-Law. This program offers hands-on experience working with clients on legal, compliance, and governance challenges, including litigation services, contracts, data protection, corporate transactions, and legal risk management. Interns will gain exposure to multiple industries, develop technical and leadership skills, and receive impactful training.This internship is designed to provide meaningful professional development, mentorship, and networking while preparing students for future careers in legal consulting and related fields. 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.
Pre-Law Application Accelerator
Ms. JD is hosting a FREE Pre-Law Application Accelerator on October 3–4, 2025, designed for students and recent graduates interested in law school. This two-day program brings together admissions professionals and legal experts to cover every aspect of the law school application process—from networking and time management to crafting a standout personal statement. All are welcome to attend, and registration is available HERE.
North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Volunteering
NSLAC can always use non-attorney volunteers and law students to assist us in our mission of providing justice for our disadvantaged neighbors. Possibilities include functioning as an interpreter, participating in fundraising, or playing a role in our advocacy and event committees. Both short-term and long-term commitments are needed, and NSLAC will work with you to determine the best volunteer fit. For more information, email info@nslegalaid.org or fill out the form 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
Trump Says Government Shutdown Likely as No Last-Minute Deal Emerges
The federal government is on track to shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, with no agreement between Republicans and Democrats. President Trump said a shutdown is “probably likely” and threatened to use it to push through irreversible cuts at Democrats’ expense. The impasse centers on Democrats’ demand to restore hundreds of billions in healthcare funding, including enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, while Republicans push a seven-week funding extension without those provisions. Senate Democrats blocked the GOP bill, and Trump’s late-night deepfake tweets fueled doubts about his seriousness. A shutdown could furlough about 750,000 federal employees, with mass firings possible as the administration signals plans to downsize the workforce. Critical services like Social Security and mail would continue, but contractors may not receive back pay. Democrats blame Republicans for prioritizing cuts over healthcare, while Republicans argue Democrats are holding government funding hostage. Senate votes were planned Tuesday, but prospects of a deal remain slim.
Trump Tells Generals the Military Will Be Used to Fight ‘Enemy Within’
At a gathering of senior military leaders in Quantico, President Trump said U.S. troops and the National Guard should be used to quell unrest in American cities, calling places like Chicago, San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles unsafe and suitable as “training grounds.” He framed domestic unrest, illegal immigration, and drug trafficking as part of a “war from within,” vowing to expand military deployments. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who rebranded himself as “secretary of war,” reinforced stricter combat standards and promised rank cuts, drawing muted responses from officers wary of politicization. Trump also highlighted his policy of airstrikes on suspected traffickers and recent Guard deployments to Portland, D.C., and other cities, despite legal challenges and state opposition. Critics, including Sen. Jack Reed, condemned the idea of treating U.S. communities as war zones, warning it undermines democratic norms. The event came as the Pentagon drafts a new National Defense Strategy, balancing Trump’s domestic security priorities with global challenges from China, Russia, and resource constraints amid rising defense costs.
As always, if you have any questions please feel free to reach out!
Thank you,
Pre-Law Team
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