At Lake Forest, both quality academic programs and internship experiences help students prepare for the working world. Our proximity to Chicago offers access not only to extensive internship options, but also to a network of powerful alumni and friends.
Internships
Students who study history are capable of doing a wide variety of internships because they have skills that apply to nearly every industry. History students are able to conduct research, analyze evidence, and write and present clear arguments. From fashion merchandising to environmental law, a rich supply of internship opportunities in and around Chicago is available to our students, allowing them to develop practical experiences and explore a variety of career paths.
Types of internship settings include:
Archives/History
- Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society*
- City of Lake Forest Archives
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Chicago History Museum
Government/Political
- US Senators: programming and constituent services
- US Representatives: legislative aide and constituent services
- City of Chicago Department of Buildings
- Cook County Juvenile Probation Office
- Equality Illinois
- Campaign for Better Health
Law
- Civil Rights Center, Police Misconduct Research
- Jed Stone and Associates, Criminal Defense
- Prairie State Legal Services, Legal Aid
Arts/Music
- Art Institute of Chicago Member Travel
- Evanston Art Center
- Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
- Lake Forest Symphony
- Activator Music Academy
Nonprofits and Foundations
- Shedd Aquarium
- Boys and Girls Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- Urban League of Chicago
- Urban Libraries Council
*The College has an exclusive paid internship opportunity for History students at the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society. The local society arranged for this experience starting in the spring of 2014. The internship is named in memory of Leslie T. Chapman ’79, former Vice President and Treasurer of the College, and former Treasurer of the Historical Society.
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For more information, visit the Career Advancement Center.
Careers
Breaking news! History majors do not always become historians! Our history grads go on to do great things in all sorts of fields, guided by their personal interests, the advice of our involved faculty, and the help of our Career Advancement Center. From warfare information officers and global compliance specialists to bibliographers and architects, our graduates find great jobs around the world.
Contact Information
Career Advisor and Internship Supervisor
Jen Lazarus
847-735-5235
lazarus@lakeforest.edu
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Career Advancement Center
256 Brown Hall, Middle Campus
847-735-5235
careers@lakeforest.edu
Hours
Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Career Pathways
History majors tend to find their fit in the Law and Public Service Career Pathway. However, they can find a home in any pathway, as history students have skills that can apply to nearly any industry.