NY State Assembly Spring Internships, Apply now!

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From the New York State Assembly Internships page:

The New York State Assembly Intern Committee sponsors the Session Internship at the State Capital starting every January. The SESSION INTERNSHIP offers college students a chance to participate in state government and the legislative process through a well-structured practical learning experience. Assembly Session Internships give students an advantage in today’s job market, providing real government experience in a comprehensive academic Program.

As part of the Session Internship academic requirements, Interns complete: an Orientation; a work/learning contract and regular evaluations; an academic course taught by the Professors-in-Residence with required readings; discussion groups and a major research paper; Issue Policy Forums scheduled on Wednesdays, which includes evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and the Assembly Intern Committee’s Annual Mock Session and Awards Ceremony.

Program Highlights:

  1. Get a $6,200 stipend
  2. Stay in Albany, working minimum 30 hours a week
  3. 12 credits will be allocated: 3 internship credits (POL 5452) and 3 “Special Topics” courses, for example, Legislative Politics, Urban Politics, NYC Politics.

To apply for this internship, students need to

  1. Complete the application form
  2. Two letters of recommendation
  3. A concise writing sample which provides a good indication of the student’s research and communication abilities

You can download the application form here:  (https://nyassembly.gov/internship/application/).

The application form and all supporting documents should be submitted to Prof. Johnson ([email protected]) by Thursday, October 25th.  Feel free to contact Prof. Johnson for further information on the application.

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