New Mexico State Legislative Internship
Selected interns will be in a unique position to observe, first-hand, the operation of the legislature. Participants in the program will be assigned to members of the New Mexico State Legislature for one week during the 2024 legislative session (January 16 - February 15, 2024).
Interns report at 9:00 a.m. on Monday morning of their assigned week, work full-time, and reside in Santa Fe until released at the close of the week's legislative session. Interns receive a stipend of $500 to help cover their expenses. Preparation for the internship includes a full-day of orientation in Santa Fe.
Interns must register for one hour of academic credit, and are required to submit daily journals as well as a short summary paper upon the completion of the internship. After all requirements are successful fufilled, interns will be assigned a grade of credit (CR) or no credit (NC). Any questions about the program should be directed to Internship Director, Dr. Jessica Feezell.
Interns report at 9:00 a.m. on Monday morning of their assigned week, work full-time, and reside in Santa Fe until released at the close of the week's legislative session. Interns receive a stipend of $500 to help cover their expenses. Preparation for the internship includes a full-day of orientation in Santa Fe.
Interns must register for one hour of academic credit, and are required to submit daily journals as well as a short summary paper upon the completion of the internship. After all requirements are successful fufilled, interns will be assigned a grade of credit (CR) or no credit (NC). Any questions about the program should be directed to Internship Director, Dr. Jessica Feezell.
Application
The application for the SP25 State Legislative Internship Application will close Friday, November 15, 2024 at 5:00pm MST. No late applications or materials will be accepted.
Application Link: Click here for the application!
Please be prepared to provide the following documentation with your application:
- Names, occupations, relationship details, and contact information for two references.
- A copy of your Unofficial Transcript (Lobo Trax Report, in PDF format).
Information Sessions
Two information sessions will be held in November in room 2069 of the Social Sciences Building. Please attend if you have questions or would like to learn more about this internship.
- Dates TBD
