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.
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
Buyer Caution Keeps Incentives High as Profits Slip
The nation’s largest home builder reported a 29% drop in fourth-quarter profit to $905 million ($3.04 a share) as affordability concerns and weak demand forced it to offer bigger sales incentives. Gross margin fell to 20% from 21.8%, driven by mortgage-rate buydowns near 3.99% and price cuts on smaller homes. Average selling price declined 3% to $365,600, and management warned prices could fall further. Sales totaled $9.68 billion, slightly below last year but above forecasts. Executives said incentives will remain elevated through 2026 amid high mortgage rates and a slowing job market, with new housing starts down to 14,600 as the company moderates building activity until demand improves.
Union Urges Quick End to Shutdown, Pressuring Senate Democrats
The largest federal workers’ union, AFGE, called the month-long shutdown an “avoidable crisis” and urged Congress to pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government, a move that aligns with the GOP’s stopgap bill Democrats have repeatedly blocked. With hundreds of thousands of employees missing paychecks and key deadlines looming like ACA open enrollment on Nov. 1 and potential SNAP disruptions. The union’s stance adds political heat but hasn’t shifted Democrats’ demand to negotiate health-care provisions first. Separately, unions won a court order blocking mass layoffs of federal workers during the shutdown.
As always, if you have any questions please feel free to reach out!
Thank you,
Pre-Law Team
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