LCU in Washington

The LCU Washington program provides qualified students with a semester long internship in the nation’s capital. Students complete a full-time, entry level professional internship in their chosen career field, and they participate in various professional development and academic learning experiences. Opportunities are available for fall, spring, and summer semesters, and students receive full academic credit for the internships.

Benefits

• Gain an Edge in the Job Market
• Develop Professional Work Skills
• Sample Potential Careers
• Establish Networks of Contacts and Employers
• Build Stronger Resumes
• Improve Self-Confidence and Leadership
• Explore the Nation's Capital

"Working in Washington has helped me to grow in ways that I have rarely experienced." 
-- Clarice Gerbl ('15)

Recent Interns

• Rita Reyes, Humanities Pre-Law major, LobbyIt Research Analysis
• Brittany Michaleson, Communication major, Voice of America, Latin America Division
• Molly Garton, Communication major, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Strategic Communications
• Caleb Starr, Finance major, CommCore Consulting Group
• Emma Ver Hage, Humanities major, U.S. House of Representatives, Congr. Yvette Herrell
• Brett Hedges, Business major, Capitol Associates, Inc.

Eligibility and Application

Any LCU student with junior standing and a GPA of 2.75 or higher may apply. Internships are available for all majors. All accepted students receive scholarships covering 80% of program costs.