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Public Policy Internships

In partnership with the USF School of Public Affairs, students get to experience the public policy issues facing Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida 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.. Students 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 USF School of Public Affairs.