London Legatum Institute Internship

London is one of the world's largest and most important cultural and commercial centers. A global crossroad, London is an intersection of history and modernity, literature, culture, and world business. One applicant will be chosen for this program, which entails an internship with the Legatum Institute. The internship itself is an intensive immersion in the world of public policy research and advocacy. Following a highly competitive application process, successful candidates will learn about the ideas and skills necessary to shape public policy through supporting initiatives at the Institute. The Legatum Institute is based at 11 Charles St, London, W1J 5DW. This is an easy tube ride away from the Pepperdine house, or a pleasant 30-40 minute walk through Hyde Park/Knightsbridge.

About the Legatum Institute

The Legatum Institute is a London-based think tank focused on promoting the prosperity of individuals, families, communities, and nations through research, education, and advocacy. The Institute’s interests span a wide range of areas including economics, cultural heritage, defence, diplomacy, education and immigration. Whilst not a confessional organisation, the Institute recognises the Judeo-Christian foundations of British government and approaches public policy with this in mind. This includes supporting freedom of enterprise, trade, belief and expression, as well as supporting national sovereignty, strong families, limited government, and respect for our cultural heritage and the infinite worth of the human person. The Institute fosters friendships with like-minded organisations overseas and recognises the importance of the UK’s special relationship with the United States.

Internship Information: The Legatum Institute is looking for a single intern from Pepperdine for Summer 2025. Candidates will be selected based on competence in skills and academic fields relevant to public policy research and advocacy, as well as alignment with the aims, objectives, and ethos of the Institute. Applicants will need to submit a Curriculum Vitae (Resume), academic transcripts, a writing sample, and contact details for a reference as part of the application process. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to a remote interview.

Application Process

Only ONE student intern will be chosen for this program. That student will:

• be able to articulate specifically why they want to intern with the Legatum Institute.
• be a mid- to late-stage undergraduate or very recent graduate (May 2025).
• have keen career interests in policy research, advocacy, and political leadership.
• be able to provide (in addition to this application) a CV, transcript, writing sample, and contact details for a reference by the application deadline of noon on Sept. 23, 2024.

If the above does not describe you, please do not apply for this program.

Program Dates

May 8, 2025 - June 26, 2025

Dates above indicate a planned departure date from the US and in-country return departure date.

Costs 

Visa Information

Course Requirements

Refer to the academics page for details on the minimum unit requirements and class pre-requisites for the program. Textbook lists will be provided by the program staff.

Faculty-in-Residence

This program will be run by the visiting Faculty in the May-June London Program.