Interns Go Behind the Scenes in Government, Law, Policy
Abigail Foster '26 (neuroscience, psychology), left, met with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro through her summer internship.
Students complete immersive internships
How do you prepare for a career in policy, law or government? Students engaged in this Dickinson career community gained resources, experience and connections through impactful internships in these fields. Here are a few examples of policy, law and government internships from summer 2025.
Marley Kurey '27 (political science, environmental studies,) and Nadia Rosenberg ’27 (political science, psychology) viewed the justice system from different vantage points this past summer. While Rosenberg saw the law through the lens of the Victim Services Unit at the State of Maine Office of Attorney General, Kurey helped a judge prepare for a daily docket at the Superior Court of D.C.
“As a student considering a career in law and possibly attending law school after Dickinson, this experience helped me get a better picture of what pursuing that path would look like,” says Kurey, who helped a judge prepare for—and observed—a docket of 30 to 40 cases a day. “I also saw firsthand how the legal system and justice system work together.”
Abigail Foster '26 (neuroscience, psychology) was a policy intern with the Pennsylvania Office of Long-Term Living. She saw firsthand how systemic factors influence disability services and gained a blueprint for creating positive change.
“While my ultimate goal is to become a clinical neuropsychologist, this experience reaffirmed my passion for advocacy and using my voice to help people with disabilities, like myself,” she reports. “It reminded me how important it is to ensure that policy decisions are informed by the real needs and experiences of the communities they serve.”
Isa Mester ’26 (law & policy) completed an environmental, health & safety internship at Airbus Defense and Space in Bremen, Germany.
Isa Mester ’26 (law & policy) completed an environmental, health & safety internship at Airbus Defense and Space in Bremen, Germany. She researched and reviewed regulations on hazardous chemicals used in production and supported health-programming efforts. She also attended team discussions and observed safety inspectors in action and learned how global regulatory frameworks function.
On-the-job connections were key to the interns’ successes. Foster contributed to meetings among state officials and spoke with luminaries that included Pennsylvania’s governor and first lady. Kurey connected with fellow interns and with professionals at different points of their careers, from law school students to established professionals.
As they gained experience working within fields of interest, the students also sharpened universal skills that will help them thrive in any career. “I’ve developed more confidence in navigating unfamiliar systems, asking questions and contributing to team discussions,” Mester notes. “These are skills I’ll carry with me into my final year at Dickinson to group projects, leadership roles or future research.”
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Published October 6, 2025