State Legislature Internship Program

The application process is currently closed. The application process will begin in Fall 2013 and the next internship program will take place in Spring 2014.

Mission:

To provide sophomore, junior or senior level undergraduate students with hands on experience working inside a member’s office in the Southwest Florida Legislative Delegation.

Benefits

Students receive invaluable experience working with the Florida State Legislature during their session each year. Students will receive up to 12 credit hours (6 hours for internship and 6 hours for corresponding class) for successful completion of the internship. For the 2011-2012 School Year only 9 credit hours will be earned and we will be using the course listed below. Currently the internship is only available to Political Science majors.

The internship provides housing for the intern while in Tallahassee and provides a stipend to defer costs.

Requirements:

• Must be academically classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior
• Strong communication abilities, including speaking, writing, research, and computer skills
• Interest in or knowledge of the legislative process
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a fast-paced and highly visible environment
• 3.0 cumulative GPA