Dear who ever:

I am applying for an internship at in Washington, D.C. in the legal services field during, from. I have become interested in the field of law while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in history at the University of California, San Diego.  In addition, my involvement on  the  UCSD  Speech  and Debate  Team  has  given  me  the  opportunity  to  strengthen my  public  speaking  and communication skills.  This position seems to be ideal for my experience and career interests and I am confident that I can contribute to your organization.

Because I  am  aware  of  the services and clients you work with, such an internship would allow me to apply my skills obtained from both work and academic experiences and really make a difference in peoples’ lives while bringing an enthusiastic and fresh perspective to your organization.

Over  the  last  year  I  have  been  working  for  the  San  Diego  Superior  Court  as  a  Pre-Trial  Services  Intern.  I  am responsible  for  researching  the  criminal  history  of  alleged  felons,  conducting  interviews  of  defendants  for  bail  review hearings,  and  verifying  information  for  references. Through  this  internship,  I  have  gained  strong  skills  in  writing, interviewing, and interpersonal communication.  Also, I have been able to apply my academic background to this setting. As a History major, I have worked hard to maintain a competitive GPA, earning Provost’s Honors for the last two years, and have gained strong research and critical thinking skills. My additional course work in Public Law has provided me with  insight  into  the  operations  of  Congress  and  the  Supreme  Court,  into  the  Constitution,  and  the  judicial  process.

I’ve attached my resume, recommendation letters, and school transcripts for your review. I look forward to talking with you about the possibility of interning with your organization.  Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Dale Doherty