Arizona Legislative Internship
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The Arizona Legislature meets for approximately one hundred days
beginning the second Monday in January. The Legislature deliberates bills on many issues, such as health care, education, transportation, the
environment and social services.
Click here for an overview of the process.
Job Description
Purpose of Internship: To assist the legislators and their support
staff at the Senate and House of Representatives during the regular session
of the Arizona State Legislature from January through May. Interns may also
be selected to work in the Governor's
Office or with the Supreme Court.
Eligibility: Candidates for a Bachelor's or Master's degree with a GPA
of 3.0 or higher at one of Arizona's universities are eligible. Candidates for a Bachelor's degree must have at least 75
hours at the end of the fall semester prior to the next legislative session.
Description of Position: Duties include conducting research,
writing summaries of bills, attending committee hearings, presenting bills in
committees and caucus, preparing amendments and communicating with legislators,
liaisons of state agencies, lobbyists, constituents and members of the general
public. Interns are supervised by a legislative staff person. Specific duties
vary, depending on intern assignments.
Qualifications: The position requires communication and writing skills,
the ability to work in a team setting, and self-starting independence.
Most importantly, this internship demands a strong desire to learn the legislative
process through hands-on experience. Students from all majors are encouraged
to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Do I have to be a political science major?
No! Students from all majors and disciplines are encouraged
to apply. Legislative Staff trains and supervises interns at all times.
2. How many interns are hired?
There are approximately 50 interns who serve in the House
and Senate.
3. How long does the internship last and do I get paid?
The internship lasts for 18 weeks during the spring semester,
beginning the first week of January. Interns receive a $4,200 stipend, plus
a tuition waiver. Students may be eligible for reimbursement of moving expenses
up to $500.
4. Are there job opportunities?
Yes! Many interns have succeeded in obtaining positions at
various State agencies, with lobbying groups, law firms and the private
sector. Several former interns are currently on permanent staff with the House
of Representatives and the Senate and some have gone to various federal agencies
in Washington, D.C.
5. How do I apply?
Consult your campus coordinator and obtain an application at the following
locations:
Northern Arizona University
Dr. Ronald Pitt
Building 19, Room 100
(928) 523-9561
Online application
Arizona State
University
Dr. Ruth Jones
Professor of Political Science
College of Liberal Arts and Science
(480) 965-6551
Online application
University of Arizona
Ms. Cherie McCollum
Douglass 200 W
(520) 621-1112
Online application |
