Lewis Summer Intern Program Application & Interview Process
Phase I - Acceptance to the Lewis Summer Intern Program
| Application | Applications are no longer being accepted as of March 3, 2008. Complete information and online applications for Summer 2009 will be available in November 2008. |
| Chicago Interview | Write lsip@juf.org or call The Hillels of Illinois at 312-444-2868 to schedule your in-person interview with a Lewis Summer Intern Program staff member. If you have not enclosed a photo with your application, please bring a photo with you when you interview. (Prepare for your interview by reviewing the Placement Descriptions - click on the agency name for a link to their website). Applicants who attend school outside of Chicago should interview in Chicago during Winter (or Spring) Break. Applicants at University of Illinois, Champaign/ Urbana may interview on campus in early February. Interview Deadline: March 14, 2008. |
| References | Arrange for two letters of reference to be received before your interview, if possible, and no later than March 3, 2008. Notification of acceptance to Phase II will be no later than March 21, 2008. |
| Confirmation | Your written confirmation of intent to participate must be received no later than March 28, 2008. Confirmation means commitment to fulfill all terms of the program. No agency assignment will be made without a confirmation letter. |
Phase II - Agency Assignment
Referral to an agency by April 18, 2008.
| Agency Visit | Interview with an agency representative and acceptance by the agency. (Each agency has the option of accepting or rejecting candidates.) |
| Contract | Return of signed co-signed contract and W4 form by May 30, 2008. NO ACCEPTANCE IS FINAL UNTIL A CONTRACT WITH A PLACEMENT AGENCY HAS BEEN SIGNED. While we make every effort to match interns and agencies to the satisfaction of both, on occasion the interview between agency and prospective intern reveals a mismatch. We then make every effort to arrange a more satisfactory match. However, we cannot guarantee another placement. |
