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Public Policy Internships

In partnership with the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ School of Public Affairs, students get to experience the public policy issues facing ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and become involved in the legislative process by interning in the offices of local, state and federal elected officials.

Legislative Internship Program

LIP students work 9 hours per week in the offices of federal, state and local legislators or think-tank/policy agencies actively involved in Tampa Bay’s economic development, transportation, environmental protection, education, health, social welfare and/or public finance.

Tallahassee Internship Program

TIP begins with an intensive course on ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ history, issues and politics before students relocate to Tallahassee for the 60-day legislative session. Each student is placed in the office of an elected official, professional association or private firm that develops and researchs issues addressing ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ state policy.

The Washington Center

The Washington Center provides students with the opportunity to spend a semester completing an internship and learning in a classroom in Washington, D.C.. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ enroll in an academic course, intern in an organization located in Washington, D.C. or its vicinity, and are involved in a civic engagement project while there.

Learn more about the programs at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ School of Public Affairs.