Applications for Tennessee Legislative Internship available

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 16, 2019) – Applications for the 2020 Legislative Internship Program in the Tennessee General Assembly are available in East Tennessee State University’s Department of Political Science, International Affairs and Public Administration.

The internship is open to undergraduate students in political science, public administration, law, history, economics, sociology, social work, journalism and related fields who have completed 60 credit hours and have at least a 3.0 overall grade point average. Applicants must be registered to vote in the state of Tennessee.

Students selected as interns will work directly with legislators and their staffs at the Tennessee General Assembly in Nashville, beginning Jan. 13, 2020, and continuing until the end of the legislative session. Interns meet weekly to hear from leaders from across state government, increase networking and begin career planning.

Interns earn 15 hours of academic credit and receive a travel allowance and monthly stipend to cover living expenses.

The application deadline is Thursday, Oct. 10.  Applications may be obtained in the department office, located in 301 Rogers-Stout Hall.