Internships with Shen for Hennepin County Attorney

The Shen for Safety campaign is seeking motivated students to join our campaign team as interns for the 2026 election cycle.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in campaign operations, voter outreach, policy research, communications, and community engagement. This is a fast-paced, real-world learning opportunity for students interested in public service, law, public policy, and political organizing. Interns will work directly with campaign leadership and gain exposure to local government, elections administration, and public safety policy.

All interns will work closely with the candidate, UMN Law Professor Francis Shen. Professor Shen has mentored hundreds of research assistants, with his former students going on to success in law school, medical school, and beyond.

Eligibility and Course Credit

Student internships are available for students who are currently enrolled in school. If your school / department offers a course credit option, we are happy to work with you and your school to see if course credit can be obtained for your work on this internship.

How to Apply

To apply, students should submit a resume and short statement of interest to [email protected] with the subject line: “Shen for Safety Internship Application – [Student Name].

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.