CT DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION

 Trinity College

AGENCY: CT DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION

165 Capitol Avenue - Room 175

Hartford, CT 06106

www.state.ct.us/dcp

INTERNSHIP CONTACT: Rita Rose, (860) 713-6036

AGENCY FUNCTION: This is a regulatory agency responsible for protecting citizens from physical injury and financial loss that may occur as the result of unsafe, unfair, or fraudulent products and services marketed in the State of Connecticut.

INTERN ACTIVITIES:

1. Legal Enforcement                             6. Drug Control Enforcement

2. Trade Practices                                 7. Consumer Frauds

3. Consumer Education                          8. Liquor Control Enforcement

4. Product Safety                                   9. Legislative Affairs (Spring only)

5. Automobile Dispute Settlement Program

HOURS PER WEEK: Depends on project.

INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE: FALL: Yes; SPRING: Yes; SUMMER: Yes.

STIPEND: No.