When reflecting on my time at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck (BHFS) that is rapidly approaching its closure, one word comes to my mind and that is “refined”. My time at BHFS has refined skills in the following: basic office protocol, off the cuff research, congressional research, legislative tracking/research, and daily professional interactions. When asked if my desired outcome was reached I would answer with resounding “yes”, I am very grateful that I have had the opportunity to intern and learn at BHFS.
Outcome/Goals
Before departing to DC, I had two goals, 1) pin point a clear direction to pursue a career in lobbying/government relations 2) experience everything DC has to offer. I believe that following my time at BHFS I will have …show more content…
Every semester BHFS receives hundreds of qualified applicants who wish to intern at BHFS. A key strength is having the opportunity work and learn at such a sought after firm, which I am incredibly grateful for the relationship the Hinckley Institute has with BHFS for me to be given this opportunity. Strength is the BHFS staff. The BHFS staff consists of former Congressman, former Chiefs of Staff, lawyers, professors, policy experts and many more impressive backgrounds. Being in an environment where there is such a diverse and knowledgeable backgrounds of employees is humbling. Another significant strength is the unique work environment, BHFS provides services for many sectors (outlined in paper one) which creates an opportunity to become knowledgeable in many different sectors.
Weaknesses of the Internship
It is difficult for me to think of “weaknesses”, there have been so many enjoyable moments and then there have been some frustrating moments. Every day was unique and presented new challenges. Some days were incredibly busy, some were very slow, but the key is to always make you useful. Although BHFS has an intern program, nobody was babysitting me or had “objectives” for me, we were here to make ourselves useful and provide support.
Advice for Future
Outcome/Goals
Before departing to DC, I had two goals, 1) pin point a clear direction to pursue a career in lobbying/government relations 2) experience everything DC has to offer. I believe that following my time at BHFS I will have …show more content…
Every semester BHFS receives hundreds of qualified applicants who wish to intern at BHFS. A key strength is having the opportunity work and learn at such a sought after firm, which I am incredibly grateful for the relationship the Hinckley Institute has with BHFS for me to be given this opportunity. Strength is the BHFS staff. The BHFS staff consists of former Congressman, former Chiefs of Staff, lawyers, professors, policy experts and many more impressive backgrounds. Being in an environment where there is such a diverse and knowledgeable backgrounds of employees is humbling. Another significant strength is the unique work environment, BHFS provides services for many sectors (outlined in paper one) which creates an opportunity to become knowledgeable in many different sectors.
Weaknesses of the Internship
It is difficult for me to think of “weaknesses”, there have been so many enjoyable moments and then there have been some frustrating moments. Every day was unique and presented new challenges. Some days were incredibly busy, some were very slow, but the key is to always make you useful. Although BHFS has an intern program, nobody was babysitting me or had “objectives” for me, we were here to make ourselves useful and provide support.
Advice for Future