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Extern, Center on Addiction and Public Policy
The Center on Addiction and Public Policy works to advance a public health approach to substance use disorders and the overdose epidemic through legal and policy strategies that promote evidence-based treatment and support recovery.
The center seeks current graduate, law, or medical students to work on research, publications, and projects related to addiction and drug policy. Preference is given to law students who are familiar with the U.S. legal system.
Work includes:
- Conducting short-term advanced research projects
- Policy writing on domestic legal and policy issues, such as addiction treatment and incarceration, social determinants of addiction, and federal, state, and local drug policies
The Center on Addiction and Public Policy hosts full-time and part-time externs throughout the academic year for course credit or to fulfill legal, medical, or graduate residency requirements. Externs can participate remotely or in person in Washington, D.C.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with research, publications, and projects related to addiction and drug policy
Who Are We Looking For?
- A current graduate, law, or medical student
- Strong qualitative or policy research, writing, and editing skills (knowledge of the US legal system)
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Detail-oriented and able to work well with little supervision
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Google Suite. Familiar with Excel.
- Interest and knowledge of the U.S. legislative state and federal policymaking preferred
- Students with lived experience of addiction, recovery, and the criminal legal system are encouraged to apply
How to Apply:
Fall and Spring Term Please send a cover letter, short writing sample, and resume with email subject [CAPP Externship (Your Last Name)] to oneillhlp@georgetown.edu and CC ct917@georgetown.edu. Please also indicate what term you are applying for in your cover letter.