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Diana DeeCee

5555 Oak Drive San Diego, CA 91234

(858) 555-1234 student@ucsd.edu

September 20, 2010

John Smith

Internship Coordinator

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW

Washington, DC 20460-0003

Dear Mr. Smith:

I am applying for a spring 2010 internship with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington D.C.

from 3/24/10 through 6/4/10. I plan to seek an internship position in the Criminal Investigation Division of the Office of

Criminal Enforcement, Forensics, and Training (OCEFT). This position seems ideal for my leadership experience and

career interests in law and I am confident I can contribute to your organization.

I am aware that the EPA is one of the nation’s leaders in protecting our environment and finding solutions in

protecting human health and safeguarding the world we live in. My interest in the field of environmental protection and

law developed through my studies toward a minor in ecology and major in history at the University of California, San

Diego. As a history major, I have gained strong analytical and critical thinking skills through class assignments, research

projects and group discussions. My additional course work in ecology has increased my understanding of human

behavior and their interactions with their environment. In addition to my academic training, my involvement on the

UCSD Speech and Debate Team has given me the opportunity to strengthen my public speaking and communication skills

on a variety of topics, including conservation, sustainability and social justice.

Along with my enthusiasm for environmental issues, I bring with me several practical office skills and legal

experience that I can contribute to the OCEFT mission. This past summer, I worked for the San Diego Superior Court as

a Pre-Trial Services Intern. In this position, I was responsible for researching the criminal history of alleged felons and

conducting interviews of defendants for bail review hearings.

An internship with OCEFT would allow me to apply my skills obtained from work, campus involvement and

I’ve attached my resume,

academic experiences to a setting where I can make a difference for my country.

recommendation letters, and school transcripts for your review. Thank you for your time and consideration of my

application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Sincerely,

Diana DeeCee

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