Many of our undergraduate students had an exciting summer completing internships.
Read below to get to know our students and their summer experiences.
Name: Benjamin Brooks
Graduating Year: 2026
Internship Host: Cleveland City Council
Length of Internship: 3 Months
A little about my internship: During my time at Cleveland City Council, I shadowed the Council President Blaine A. Griffin, assisted him in various community events, and worked with the policy department, the City Council Legal Department and the communications team. This internship taught me how to read and understand policies, what some forms of the policy enforcement looks like, and how the policy process works.
Name: Elyssa Molody
Year: 2025
Internship Host: The Lex Fellowship in Madrid, Spain
Length of Internship: 2 weeks
A little about my internship: The Lex Fellowship is a summer legal internship in numerous countries in Europe that allows interns hands-on experience at a multitude of law firms throughout their chosen city. Within the two weeks I was there, I had the opportunity to experience seven different firms which all specialized in a different field such as corporate law, criminal law, and anti-money laundering law while also attending seminars that educated me on expectations of law school as well as offering a free practice LSAT.
Name: Ashley DeAngelis
Year: 2025
Internship Host: The Superior Court of New Jersey Ocean County Vicinage
Length of Internship: 3 months
A little about my internship: This summer I worked as an intern for the chambers of the honorable Pamela M. Snyder, who presides in the Criminal Division. This summer was really quite interesting as I was able to assist in the daily activities of Judge's chambers, sit in on court proceedings, and my personal favorite, assist in the proceedings for our Recovery Court programming. Recovery Court is a rehabilitative expungement program offered through the New Jersey courts that seeks to help those convicted of non-violent crimes, achieve success outside of the court system through parole guided rehabilitation for those struggling with alcohol and substance abuse. I was very happy to work alongside such admirable people and to have learned as much as I did this past summer. Thank you to Judge Snyder and to Courtroom 8 for the opportunity to work and learn alongside you all, it was truly a pleasure!
Name: William Cron
Year: 2025
Internship Host: Invariant - Government Relations Intern in Washington, DC
Length of Internship: 10 weeks
A little about my internship: I interned for Invariant, which is a bipartisan lobbying firm with fortune 500 clientele. I primarily worked with environmental and financial policy for companies such as Apple, Chevron, and Toyota. I covered congressional hearings and worked on research projects related to our clients.
Name: John Nanni
Year: 2026
Internship Host: McCaulley & Company
Length of Internship: 3+ Months
A little about my internship: I got to work very closely with the team and was fortunate enough to be apart of projects involving the clients. I learned so much about the legislation process and the ideas/activities behind lobbying work. Grant research, new writing skills, and a look into the world of politics are just some of the activities I was able to be apart of and get to continue being apart of on the team.
Name: Aaryan Pathak
Year: 2028
Internship Host: District Office of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08)
Length of Internship: 3 months
A little about my internship: I worked in areas like Constituent Services, Casework, Planning/Assisting Community Outreach Events, Handling Phone Calls, and Assisting Staffers.
Name: Madison Kittrell
Year: 2024
Internship Host: J.P. Morgan Dallas Private Bank, Ohio House of Representatives
Length of Internship: 9 weeks, 3 months
A little about my internship: In 2022 after successful completion of the 6-week Advancing Black Pathways Fellowship with J.P. Morgan, I was selected for their full-time Summer Analyst position as a Global Finance & Business Management Summer Analyst program with the Dallas Private Bank. Kittrell has spent the past summer as a JP Morgan Wealth Management Summer Analyst in Wealth Management at the Dallas Private Bank. This marks Kittrell’s second internship with the financial services firm, as last summer she was an Advancing Black Pathways intern. She helped create pitch books for clients, participated in mock client meeting simulations, ran investment models, and learned more about the financial services industry. Throughout her experience, she has made great friends, found amazing mentors, and networked with top industry professionals across the world. I also served as the Legislative Intern for Ohio House Representative Willis E. Blackshear, District 39/ Dayton, Ohio. I Developed spreadsheets, graphics, and informational materials to track and research legislation, as well as researched and conducted interviews with legislative offices and constituents to aid in the enactment of H.B. 340, which is a bill that recognizes September as International Underground Railroad Month. This internship taught me about serving the community and how to best address their needs through political action.
Name: Daizhon Cox
Year: 2026
Internship Host: Franklin County Board Of commissioner President Kevin Boyce office
Length of Internship: 1 year
A little about my internship: My internship with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners was an incredible experience that provided me with a firsthand look at local government operations. As an administrative intern, I engaged in day-to-day activities and worked on various policy initiatives that directly impacted my community. Contributing to proposals aimed at addressing local issues gave me a sense of purpose and connection to the residents I was serving. In addition to policy work, I honed my skills in scheduling and managing constituent cases. This unique experience taught me the importance of effective communication and responsiveness in public service. Overall, my time with the board deepened my appreciation for community engagement and has inspired me to pursue a career focused on making a positive impact locally.
