How did you find this internship?
I was informed of the internship from a personal reference and followed up my inquiry with my own research of what exactly it would entail.

Why did you decide to pursue an internship?
I want to attend law school after i graduate from UMass and my goal is to become a prosecutor right out of law school.

The Department of Political Science offers heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2012! Our undergraduate political science and legal studies majors are moving on to a host of exciting opportunities and adventures, and we are proud of all that they have accomplished at UMass.

We also extend congratulations to Dr. Guliz Dinc Belcher, our newest PhD, as well as Keri McNair, Eloi Saint-Bris and Amy Fleig, who received their terminal Master's Degrees this year, and Sarah Tanzi, who earned her MA as part of her work towards her PhD.

Melinda R. Tarsi, a PhD student in Political Science, has received the 2012 Harry Middleton Fellowship in Presidential Studies.

The fellowship, which was created to support scholarly work in Presidential studies and to recognize the contributions of presidential speechwriter Harry Middleton to the Presidential library system, will allow Tarsi to continue her dissertation research on veteran politics and American social policy.

Five students were recognized yesterday at the annual Junior Senior Legal Studies Luncheon. The students received awards for a combination of academic excellence and commitment to community service. Award winners include: