Seven students at the University of Georgia are spending their spring semesters serving as legislative interns as the legislative session continues at the state Capitol in Atlanta. UGA says the third- and fourth-year students are taking part in the Georgia Legislative Internship Program.
From Mallory Lawrence, UGA Today…
Seven University of Georgia undergraduate students have been named Georgia Legislative Interns for the 2024 spring semester.
The third- and fourth-year students who will participate in the Georgia Legislative Internship Program represent three UGA colleges with a variety of academic backgrounds, including political science, finance and family and consumer sciences. Students underwent a lengthy application process in the fall that included interviewing at the Georgia Capitol. The UGA Institute of Government assists in the selection of UGA students for participation in the program.
GLIP matches each student intern with an office or committee. Offices and committees include Speaker of the House, Minority Leader, House Committee on Ways and Means, House Committee on Rules, Majority Whip, Legislative Counsel, House Media Services and Majority Leader. The interns generally work 40 hours per week during the legislative session.