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Legislative Intern- ID: 38310

Maryland General Assembly, Annapolis, Maryland                        

POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)

The type of work assigned to interns is mainly legislative, although some duties are clerical in nature. Legislative responsibilities may include:

· Conducting research;

· Drafting correspondence;

· Preparing, recording, and reporting testimony;

· Contacting witnesses;

· Attending committee hearings;

· Tracking bills;

· Working on mailings;

· Responding to constituent’s inquiries; and,

· Writing newsletters.

QUALIFICATIONS

Juniors and seniors presently enrolled in a public or independent Maryland college or university are eligible to apply. Students must:

· Be at least 18 years of age;

· Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade-point average. (A student with a lower G.P.A. may participate in the program if recommended by the sponsoring professor and accepted by the Intern Office);

· Have proof of competency in college composition;

· Receive academic credit for the internship; and

· Be able to work in Annapolis at least two days each week during the 13-week legislative session.

Many of the interns are political science majors; however, students working toward degrees in other areas who are interested in learning firsthand about the process of State government are encouraged to apply.