The deadline for college or university students to apply to serve as legislative interns for the 2023 Legislative Session has been extended by one week to Oct. 21, 2022, to give all interested students an opportunity to submit their application materials..
The initial deadline for students to file intern applications with the Legislative Research Council was today (Oct. 14, 2022).
Twenty-two intern positions are available and students from all majors are welcome. Interns are needed to serve both parties, and work with the legislative leadership as well as assist lawmakers with constituent services and other legislative tasks and participate when needed in committee meetings.
Students will receive $4,875 in compensation for their services and may also receive college credits for their internship. The 98th South Dakota Legislative Session runs from January 10, 2023, to March 27, 2023, with a recess from March 10-26.
Additional information and an application can be found on the LRC website. To complete the application, the student must sign up for a free MyLRC+ account. Students must also submit an unofficial copy of their college transcript, and two letters of recommendation.
Students having questions should contact the Intern Coordinator, Legislative Research Council, 500 East Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501; email InternProgram@sdlegislature.gov; or call (605) 773-3251.
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