Established in 1980, the Maryland General Assembly’s Legislative Intern Program provides college and university students internship opportunities with legislative offices during session. Upon acceptance into the program, these students begin their prestigious internship within the halls of the Maryland State House, the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use in the nation.

During the 90-day session, interns not only gain exposure to the daily operations of a legislative office, but witness history in the making as they develop a deeper understanding of Maryland’s democratic process through a variety of impactful work and experiences.

October 15, 2025: Application Deadline – All applications and accompanying materials are due.

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Applicants may be from any major, but should possess a high degree of maturity, responsibility, and professionalism, and be highly motivated to succeed. All applicants must have a strong academic record and receive a positive recommendation from their school sponsor.

Requirements:

• Presently enrolled in a public or independent college or university within the state of Maryland
• At least 18 years of age
• Graduated high school
• Receive academic credit for the internship*
• Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
• Have proof of competency in college composition
• Receive sponsorship by a professor, advisor, or career services representative from their school
• Able to work in Annapolis a minimum of two days each week during the 14-week program, to include a Wednesday or Thursday

*If your college or university does not offer credit for this internship, we support independent academic credit requests.

Apply:

1. Resume (PDF Format)
2. Unofficial transcript (PDF Format)
3. Essay (PDF Format): A brief description of yourself, interests in State government, and your objectives for an internship with the Maryland General Assembly (approximately 200 words)
4. Sponsor Information: Applicants must provide the name and contact information for their sponsor (must be a professor, advisor, or career services representative from their school). The sponsor will be contacted via e-mail to confirm their endorsement. In addition to recommending an applicant for the internship, a sponsor must confirm that the applicant will receive credit for the internship, and the sponsor must agree to provide guidance during the internship, if needed. Sp