Why join the Journal of Politics & Society?

Working as a Helvidius Group member is a great opportunity for both those interested in law school or graduate work in the social sciences and those interested in careers in publishing, journalism, public policy, international affairs, consulting, and business.

Two of the major benefits of joining are a rigorous training curriculum and a members-only speakers’ series. These experiences will both improve your editing and writing skills and also allow you to learn about the methodological differences among the social sciences and about the day’s major debates from preeminent scholars on campus.

How to apply to be an Associate Editor

All members must begin as Associate Editors but opportunities also exist for those interested in business, marketing, event planning, and management.

If you are are an undergraduate at Columbia University and interested in working for the Journal of Politics & Society, please send the following materials to helvidius@columbia.edu:

• The application, which can be found here.
• A resume is preferred, but if you are an underclassman and do not have one it is not necessary.
• If possible, please submit the full text of a substantive manuscript written for a course in the social sciences as your writing sample; if this is not possible, something else you consider representative of your writing is acceptable.

Upon receipt of your e-mail we will review your application and respond as promptly as possible to inform you if we wish to meet for an interview.