Deadline nears for 2022 legislative intern applications

PIERRE – October 8, 2021 is the deadline for college or university students to file applications with the Legislative Research Council to serve as legislative interns for the 2022 Legislative Session.

Twenty-two intern positions are available and students from all majors are encouraged to apply. Interns are needed to serve both parties, and work with the legislative leadership as well as assist lawmakers with constituent services and other legislative tasks and participate when needed in committee meetings.

Students will receive $4,875 in compensation for their services and may also receive college credits for their internship. The 97th South Dakota Legislative Session runs from January 11, 2022 to March 28, 2022, with a recess from March 13-27.

Intern applicants must provide an unofficial copy of their college transcript and three letters of recommendation with their application. Additional information on the internship program including an application can be found on the Legislative Research Council’s website. To complete the application, the student must sign up for a free MyLRC+ account.

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