Application Requirements
Who are we looking for?
Internship applicants must meet the following qualifications.
- Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at the time of submission
- Completed a minimum of 75 credit hours by the end of the fall semester of the application period (undergraduates only)
- Have a 3.0 GPA or higher (House, Senate, Supreme Court, or Governor’s Office) or a 2.5 GPA or higher (Arizona Capitol Television)
Students of all majors and campuses, including online, are encouraged to apply. Previous knowledge of the legislative process is not required. Journalism and/or electronic media experience is preferred for broadcast internships with Arizona Capitol Television.
Application requirements
The following documents will be required when submitting your application online through Handshake:
- Completed application
- Unofficial transcripts
- Personal statement
- Two academic or professional letters of recommendation (i.e. current/former supervisor or professor)
- Please do not include letters from colleagues, coworkers, family members, or friends.
- Letters should be signed and sent to the student to include in the application packet or can be sent directly to Emily.McCarthy@nau.edu.
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- Current resume (Need help with your resume? Review these resources and make an appointment with a Career Development team member through Handshake)
Contact NAU’s Interim Legislative Internship Liaison
It is the most unique and valuable internship to learn and be involved in the legislative process, which is a very complex process. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. – Kaylee Adams, Arizona Capitol Television Intern