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Students in the Public Policy major have completed internships at a variety of organizations including the following:

  • U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives 
  • U.S. Government Accountability Office 
  • U.S. Department of Transportation  
  • Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 
  • U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia  
  • City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office  
  • Kentucky Association of Counties
  • KY Council on Postsecondary Education 
  • Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet  
  • Kentucky Revenue Cabinet  
  • Kentucky Transportation Center 
  • Kentucky Refugee Ministries  
  • Bluegrass Greensource  
  • Council of State Governments
  • CivicLex
  • Office of the Mayor, Lexington, KY
  • Students have also completed internships in law firms, local prosecutor’s offices, communications and public affairs firms, and management consulting firms.
  • Many Public Policy students have participated the University of Kentucky’s WilDCats at the Capitol Program.

Earn Academic Credit

PPL 399 - Internship in Public Policy

Public Policy majors and minors who have an internship can request to enroll in PPL 399 – Internship in Public Policy by completing a PPL 399 Interest Form.

PPL 339 Interest Form

Headshot AWalli

I knew that working in the DOJ was something I really wanted, so I tried to seek out people in the city who either currently work or previously interned in the Justice Department. The knowledge and advice I gained really helped me craft my application and ultimately get here! I have gotten tremendous exposure to the legal process, legal research and writing, and trial procedures throughout my internship. It has been really fascinating getting to see the concepts I learn in classes connect to real careers.

Anamei Walli (Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office for D.C.)
Class of 2026, Double Major in Public Policy and Political Science and Minor in Health Advocacy