Week Four: From File Folders to the Federal Courthouse
The fourth week of my internship looked a little different than what I had been used to thus far.
Tyler Lockaby ‘28 is interning in Senator Charles Grassley’s State Office in Davenport, Iowa. Tyler is attending community and business meetings with Senator Grassley and his staff and also partnering with caseworkers to assist Iowans with issues involving federal agencies, gaining first-hand knowledge of how federal agencies serve Iowans.
The fourth week of my internship looked a little different than what I had been used to thus far.
Throughout this week, I really learned the importance of community engagement. Attending the National Guard sendoff not only gave me the...
As I continue to spend more time learning about local/national politics, and constituent services, I am becoming more confident that some type of...
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Hometown: Port Byron, Illinois
Major(s): Politics
Hello! My name is Tyler Lockaby and I am a politics major at Cornell College. My college journey is unique, as I am on the 3+3 pre-law track that Cornell College offers with the University of Iowa Law School. While I am not officially closing the door to exploring other career paths, I desire to become a family lawyer in the future, particularly out of my aspiration to help children who are in the foster care system. That said, this past year, I’ve developed an interest in the role politics plays in shaping policy that affects families and children.
Through this internship, I hope to gain experience of the intersection of law, politics, and public service. After completing a variety of politics classes at Cornell College, I am eager to put my knowledge to practical use in the real world. I want to understand how a U.S. Senate state office operates and how elected officials communicate with their constituents on a day-to-day basis. This opportunity will allow me to build practical skills in communication, research, writing, and constituent services—essential skills for legal and public service careers. Finally, this internship will let me utilize my passion to help others.
