internship brochure 2013
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West Virginia graduate students are chosen to assist
lawmakers serving in leadership positions o the Senate
and the House o Delegates.
Walter Rollins Scholars participate in the lawmaking
process by researching relevant issues, assisting in
preparation or oor deliberations and monitoring
legislative activity under the direction o legislativeleadership.
Robert W. Burk, Jr. Student Interns assist standing
committee chairpersons and other leading senators and
delegates. Tese students receive rsthand knowledge
by observing the making o public policy, studying how
the legislative structure bears upon the manner in which
decisions are made and aiding legislators in their daily
work activities.
Number of positions: 6
(Rollins Scholars: 2, Burk Interns: 4)
Eligibility:
- Students enrolled in g raduate degree programs at
accredited WV public or private colleges or u niversities
- In good academic standing
Walter Rollins Scholars &
Robert W. Burk, Jr Student Interns Judith A. Herndon Fel lowship
Undergraduates are selected to participate in the 60 -day
session as Herndon Fellows and are assigned to assist
a sole legislator rom either the Senate or the House o
Delegates
Te interns are required to perorm research and
various sta unctions. Among other job-related
responsibilities, participants are introduced to anddevelop an understanding o the politics o legislation,
legislative research, bill drating, the role and unction o
committees and the executive-legislative liaison.
Number of positions : 10
Eligibility:
- Full-time undergraduate students o all majors and
disciplines rom both public and private institutions o
higher learning in West Virginia
- Completed 60 undergraduate hours
- Achieved grade point average sufcient or admission
into degree program
- Completed course in political science or extensive
public aairs experience
Undergraduate students a
senator or delegate or on
day session.
Participants are assigned
in explaining the legislati
Number of positions: 50
(25 per week of a two-wee
Eligibility:
- Full-time sophomores, j
and disciplines rom two
private institutions o hig
- In good academic stand
government
- GPA is taken into consid
Frasure-SingletonLewis McManus Fellowship
Te chosen graduate student will serve as a legislative
intern or the duration o one academic year, including
one regular session o the Legislature and monthly
interim
sessions. Te
student will be
granted one
year’s tuitionand ees at
his or her
university and
will be provided with a stipend during the legislative
session and interim sessions. Finalists wi ll be nominated
by his or her respective university, and the recipient will
be chosen by a House o Delegates committee.
Number of positions : 1
Eligibility:
- Second-year graduate student who is seeking a
master’s degree in public administ ration through West
Virginia University or Marshall University, or the two
universities’ joint program
- Must maintain a g rade point average o 3.0 or better
ollowing application to, and during the term o, the
ellowship
- Completed 18 hours o graduate study by the end o the
semester in which they are applying, and must have a
cumulative grade point average o 3.5 or higher in their
graduate studies
- Must demonstrate a commitment to public service
ater graduation (preerably in West Virginia)
For additional information on all internships and to apply, visit the Legislature’s website at: www.legis.state.wv.us/educational/internshi
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www.legis.state.wv.us
Our Legislature is comprised o 100 delegates and
34 senators elected to represent the voice o their
constituents. Tese legislators meet in ormal session
or 60 days each year. During session, the city o
Charleston becomes an epicenter or people and groups
promoting ideas they believe should become law. Bills
which aect you and every citizen o the state are
researched, drated, discussed, changed, debated and voted upon during these 60 days.
Tis surge o activity, the incoming tide o in ormation
and increased numbers o citizens participating in t he
lawmaking process necessitate the hiring o additional
sta to assist lawmakers in their public serv ice.
I you want to help shape West Virginia’s uture, here’s
your chance to work one-on-one with state leaders.
Internships with the Legislature provide a transitional
step rom the academic world to the work world.
Student interns enhance their education while making
valuable contacts or uture job opportunities and
oten get ahead o competitors or choice positions.
Former interns have gone on to obtain jobs withi n the
Legislature, state agencies and private organiz ations
ollowing the completion o their internships.
A way to enhance your education--a chance to work with
state leaders--an opportunity perhaps to land a antastic
job ater graduation--it’s all right here, with the West
Virginia Legislature.
Introduction
Aspiring journalists are selected to work or all members
o both the Senate and
the House o Delegates
during the 60-day
session by providing
services oered by the
Legislature’s Reerence
& Inormation Center.
Once selected,
participants are
assigned to cover oor
sessions, committee
meetings, public
hearings, press conerences and other legislative
activities. Chosen interns participate in the publication
o a weekly newsletter, compose news releases and
cutlines and respond to media and citizen requests.
Number of positions: 4
Eligibility:
- Full-time sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate
students majoring in the eld o journalism at an
accredited West Virginia journalism school
- In good academic standing
- Familiar with Wordperect, Microsot Word or similar
word processing program
- Skilled in AP style
- Ability to prooread eectively
Legislative Information
Journalism Internship
Legislative Reerence & Inormation Center
MB-27, Building 1
1900 Kanawha Blvd., East
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305
toll ree: 1-877-565-3447phone: 304-347-4836
Contact
McManus Fellowship,Walter Rollins Scholars & Rober t Burk Interns,
Judith A Herndon Fellowship,
Frasure-Singleton Internship
Sara Jones
West Virginia House o Delegates
House Minor Committees
Building 1, Room 200A-E
Charleston, WV 25305phone: 304.340.3386
e-mail: [email protected]
Legislative Information Journalism Internship
Drew J. Ross, Director
Building 1, Room MB-27
1900 Kanawha Blvd., East
Charleston, WV 25305
phone: 304.347.4832
e-mail: [email protected]
“All power is vested in, and consequently derived from, the people...”
Article III, Section2 - T he Constitution of West Virginia
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