Nathaniel S. Downing, a member of the class of 2007 at Providence College, has been selected as a Judicial Intern at the Supreme Court of the United States.  The Judicial Internship Program at the Supreme Court provides advanced undergraduates and graduating seniors who have interests in law, management, and the social sciences with a unique opportunity to develop professionally by working in the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice of the United States. A political science major from Pittsfield, MA, Downing's internship continues through August 2006. 

The Office of the Administrative Assistant supports the chief justice in his overall management of the Supreme Court.  The administrative assistant serves as a liaison for the chief justice, not only within the federal judiciary, but also with the executive and legislative branches.  The office further assists the chief justice in his ceremonial duties and provides background materials and research for his public addresses and publications.

Judicial interns work under the direction of the Supreme Court fellow and perform important office tasks, which include summarizing news articles and preparing memoranda and correspondence.  Interns also conduct background research for speeches and briefings provided to visiting foreign dignitaries and may participate in diverse research and organizational projects.