Apply for an LAS internship
By serving as an intern for LAS 100, 101, 102, 122, or a peer mentor in the Lisnek LAS Hub, you will develop skills in the areas of leadership, collaboration and social responsibility. You will:
- Develop effective communication, group work and collaboration skills
- Boost your leadership skills by guiding others toward a shared goal
- Learn new technologies and develop new technical skills
- Reflect on your career readiness and tell your professional experience story
The deadline for applications is February 5, 2025.
Hear what past interns say about their experiences.
LAS 100 interns are empathetic international students dedicated to supporting other international students during their first term at Illinois. Interns assist international students in adjusting to the university by sharing their own experiences of moving beyond their comfort zones. They are instrumental to the student experience as they facilitate weekly group discussions on diverse topics and assist students in completing their group projects and presentations. Through this opportunity, interns gain first-hand experience in problem solving, group facilitation, and cross-cultural communication. 
LAS 101 interns are accomplished juniors and seniors who are willing to share their college experiences with first-term students by serving as student mentors. They each lead a section of the LAS 101: Design Your First Year Experience course and are really excited to meet their students. They are among the best and brightest of our LAS students and we are very fortunate to have them with us for the fall semester.
LAS 102 interns are accomplished LAS transfer students willing to share their successful transfer experiences with incoming transfer students. Interns meet with their LAS 102 classes, which have 20 to 25 students, for 80 minutes once a week for the first eight weeks of the semester. An LAS 102 internship offers our best students the opportunity to help others while developing leadership skills.
First-year LAS James Scholar honors students enroll in LAS 122: Leadership and Society to fulfill the orientation-course requirement.
The Paul M. Lisnek LAS Hub Peer Mentors are trained to help their LAS peers understand the many ways to engage in hands-on learning experiences that enhance their academic experiences (e.g., internships and jobs, international programs, student organizations, undergraduate research opportunities, volunteer or service roles). Peer mentors are trained to help students understand various options; search for opportunities that fit their interests, skills, and curiosities; prepare application materials (e.g., resumes, cover letters); and discover next steps and referrals to move closer to their goals. Ultimately, Peer Mentors help LAS students feel supported and confident as they next steps to get involved in their academic and career journey.
The Peter and Joan Hood Internship is one upper-level undergraduate student who supports the College of LAS' Student Academic Affairs Office during the year by providing support and gaining high-level experience in the behind-the-scenes administration of a college office.