<p>Yes, you can definitley do internships after your first year. It’s true that for programs like Picker and Praxis you have to wait a bit, but those are far from the only opportunities. Usually though, securing an internship is all on your own intiative. Smith and the CDO can help of course, but you have to go there and seek out what you need, or do your own research. I just finished my first year and am currently doing a summer internship with a US congressman in my area. It’s great because I only intern a couple days a week, which leaves me plenty of time to work as well. And since I’m living at home, my parents are happy cause they get to have me around, and I’m happy cause i don’t have to pay for rent or food. For that reason, I would highly reccommend interning in your hometown at least for your first summer.</p>