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Juniors and Seniors are invited to apply for a semester-long internship with the NYS <span class="gmail-il">Assembly</span> or Senate for Spring, 2027. These internships are generally in the office of an Assemblymember or State Senator, and in addition to earning 15 credits include an $8800 stipend. As the campus liaison officer for both programs, I am here to answer questions and help you complete your application to both. Here is some basic information (also found on Handshake) about both programs.<div style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif" class="gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif" class="gmail_default">-Prof. Lake</div><div style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif" class="gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif" class="gmail_default">
<div style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif" class="gmail_default">------------</div><div style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif" class="gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif" class="gmail_default"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">NY State <span class="gmail-il">Assembly</span> Session Internship</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">Applications
are now being accepted for the NY State <span class="gmail-il">Assembly</span> Session Internship
program. These internships place up to 150 undergraduate students in an
<span class="gmail-il">assembly</span> members' office for the Spring 2027 session (Jan. 11 to May 5)
and also include an academic course taught by a Professor-in-Residence,
discussion groups, and completion of a research paper. Interns will be
paid an $8800 stipend and can earn a full semester of academic credit
(15 credits). Applicants can be in any major, but must be a junior or
senior to apply for this internship program. Applicants should possess
emotional maturity, professional awareness, and be highly motivated to
succeed as well as demonstrate academic ability and intellectual
curiosity.<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">To apply for this internship, you will need to submit a <a href="https://nyassembly.gov/internship/pdf/2027_intern_undergrad_app.pdf" target="_blank">completed application</a>,
official transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended, a
concise academic writing sample that demonstrates your research and
communication skills, and two letters of recommendation from individuals
who have directly taught you or observed you at work by Email to the
SUNY Plattsburgh campus liaison officer for this program, Dr. Daniel
Lake, at <a href="mailto:dlake001@plattsburgh.edu" target="_blank">dlake001@<span><span><span><span><span><span><span>plattsburgh.edu</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a>, by Oct. 21, 2026. <br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">Complete information on this internship program can be found on the<a href="https://nyassembly.gov/internship/undergraduates/" target="_blank"> NY State <span class="gmail-il">Assembly</span> Session Internship program website</a>. If you have questions which are not addressed on the website, please contact Dr. Lake at <a href="mailto:dlake001@plattsburgh.edu" target="_blank">dlake001@<span><span><span><span><span><span><span>plattsburgh.edu</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a>.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">-----------------</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">NY State Senate Undergraduate Legislative Session Assistants Program</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">Applications
are now being accepted for the
NY State Senate Undergraduate Legislative Session Assistants Program.
Approximately 30 undergraduate students will be placed in a state
senator's office for the Spring 2027 session (mid-January to late-April)
and will attend a weekly seminar series.
Interns will be paid an $8800 stipend and can earn a full semester of
academic credit (15 credits).
Applicants can be in any major, but must normally be a junior or senior
to apply for this internship program (exceptional sophomores are
occasionally selected).
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To apply for this internship, you will need to submit a <a href="https://www.nysenate.gov/sites/default/files/admin/structure/media/manage/filefile/a/2024-06/2024-undergraduate-session-assistant-application-fillable.pdf" target="_blank">completed application</a>,
official transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended, a
one-page resume, writing samples (an essay and two memoranda, see the
application for details), and a one-page statement of purpose by Email
to the SUNY Plattsburgh campus liaison officer for this program, Dr.
Daniel Lake, at <a href="mailto:dlake001@plattsburgh.edu" target="_blank">dlake001@<span><span><span><span><span><span><span>plattsburgh.edu</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a>,
by Oct. 21, 2026. You should also have three letters of reference from
individuals who have direct experience with your academic abilities and
professional aptitude sent directly to Dr. Lake.<br></div><div style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif" class="gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif" class="gmail_default">
Complete information on this internship program can be found on the <a href="https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/articles/2024/undergraduate-program" target="_blank">NY State Senate Undergraduate Legislative Session Assistants Program website</a>. If you have questions which are not addressed on the website, please contact Dr. Lake at <a href="mailto:dlake001@plattsburgh.edu" target="_blank">dlake001@<span><span><span><span><span><span><span>plattsburgh.edu</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a>.
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