Legislative Internships

All undergraduate students who are attending two or four year institutions of higher education in Connecticut and state residents attending out-of-state colleges may apply to the program. Although students from all disciplines are considered, preference is given to upper-class students and students whose experience and academic background offer some preparation for the work they will undertake. In addition, some consideration is given to contributions that the applicant has made to his or her college and community. 

Both full-time and part-time internships are available. Full-time interns are expected to work five days a week, regular working hours. Part-time interns are expected to work two full days a week. Most interns are part-time.

Selection is made by the Committee on Legislative Staff Internships. The Committee will interview candidates and decide who will be offered an internship, both full-time and part-time, to serve in the legislative session.  The application deadline varies from campus to campus, but ranges from mid-to-late October.  See your campus liaison for the specific deadline of your campus.

Interns are assigned to groups of legislators. A major goal of the internship program is to establish a workable and mutually beneficial relationship between legislators and interns.