Law and Policy Justice Program Interest Form
The Law and Policy Justice (LPJ) experiential cohort program provides UMass Amherst undergraduate students from any disciplines with the very valuable opportunity to combine their study of topics related to law, politics,  public policy, and social justice with internships and other experientially-based educational collaborations with the City of Boston and State of Massachusetts, as well as other (quasi-)governmental partners in and around City Hall. This semester-long program is designed to significantly enhance your career readiness, expand professional opportunities, and deepen your sense of purpose and belonging.

Key program details

Semester: Spring 2026
Program capacity (cohort size): 30
Internship sizing options: 9 credits (27 hours per week) or 6 credits (18 hours per week); students may also elect to do as many as 12 credits (36 hours per week) or as little as 3 credits (9 hours per week).
Eligibility: Application to this program is open to all undergraduate and 4+1 students in any year.

What prior students have had to say about their experience:
  • "This internship has been extremely helpful in launching my legal career... and solidified my desire to practice public interest law..." (Student at CPCS CAFL Lowell Office)
  • "This internship gave me incredible first-hand experience working in politics and reaffirmed my desire to pursue a career in politics and government." (Student at Senator Warren’s office)
  • It "makes me feel like I’m doing something important just by existing." (Student at William James Court Clinic, on contributing to making the court space more comfortable for Black/Latino clients)
  • It gave me “real tangible after college career options." (Student at Boston Municipal Court Central Probation Department)
Join our next cohort and gain the professional skills and clarity you need for an impactful future!
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      Capitol, Beacon Hill, Boston – Where Massachusetts Law and Policy Happen
What is your last name?
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What is your first name?
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What is your primary major? (If you have not yet declared one, please note the one you're considering most seriously.)
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In what College is your primary major? (If you have not yet declared one, please note the one you're considering most seriously.)
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What is your secondary major? (If you have one; and/or, if you are seriously considering declaring one, list that here.)
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What year of college are you in?
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Which semester program are you interested in?
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Do you fit into a special population of students? Are you a Veteran, transfer student, double major, or Honors student? (Please check all that apply.) *
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Why are you interested in learning more about the Law and Policy Justice experiential Program at the Charles River Campus (formerly Mount Ida Campus)?
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In what type of internship are you most interested? (Please rank your choices in order of preference.)
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Social Justice-related
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If there is something that might stand in the way as a barrier to your participating in this program, what is it likely to be? (Please check all that apply and, if you wish to explain anything, please do so under "Other".)
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Do you have friends with whom you can imagine yourself successfully doing this program who you plan to share the information on this program with?
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Have you consulted with an academic advisor about your degree yet this semester?
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How did you hear about the Law and Policy Justice experiential program?
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Have you consulted with a career advisor about your career development and future prospects yet since beginning your degree program?
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Is there anything else you would like us to know about you and/or particular information you would find helpful for us to send you about the program at this point in time?
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A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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