Events and Opportunities

Submit your materials for the Spring semester Frankfort internship program by October 30th!

The Political Science Department will be accepting applications for the Spring Semester Frankfort Legislative Internship Program. This program was established to provide University of Louisville students with an opportunity to work and learn in a hands-on legislative environment. The interns work in individual legislator’s offices and assist with their activities and work functions. Interns serve from the beginning of the session in January until one week after the adjournment of the legislative session (March). This year the internships will be remote. The Legislative Research Commission decided not to have in-person interns.  Any student applying for the program must be willing to commit for the entire time of the internship. Interns will receive a $250 stiped.

Interested students should contact the faculty representative, , to get application materials
Interested students should have materials submitted to Dr. Gainous by October 30th.

Fall Career Fairs

  • Due to COVID-19, all UCC fall career fairs will be held virtually through the Handshake platform.  
  • Employers and Students - Please review our resources on the left navigation bar.  
  • A virtual career fair requires action on the part of both parties within Handshake BEFORE the date of each career fair.  
  • All UofL students and alumni are welcome to participate in the fairs. Employers should register for the fairs related to the majors served by the UCC and each fair listed.  
  • Employers, consider becoming a career fair SPONSOR to increase your visibility and brand on campus. 

2020 Election Officers needed

Jefferson County Clerk’s office to is recruiting students to work as Election Day workers. Our local Elections Office faces a shortage of qualified poll workers every year and we feel confident our community could fill those positions. To be considered for a position as an Election Officer, complete and submit the Election Officer application online.


Keep an eye out for more Political Science events and opportunities coming soon!