09/15/2026
NYS Assembly and Senate Internship Programs -- Deadline Oct. 21
Juniors and Seniors are invited to apply for a semester-long internship with the NYS Assembly 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.
-Prof. Lake
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NY State Assembly Session Internship
Applications are now being accepted for the NY State Assembly Session Internship program. These internships place up to 150 undergraduate students in an assembly 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.
To apply for this internship, you will need to submit a completed application, 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 [email protected], by Oct. 21, 2026.
Complete information on this internship program can be found on the NY State Assembly Session Internship program website. If you have questions which are not addressed on the website, please contact Dr. Lake at [email protected].
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NY State Senate Undergraduate Legislative Session Assistants Program
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).
To apply for this internship, you will need to submit a completed application, 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 [email protected], 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.
Complete information on this internship program can be found on the NY State Senate Undergraduate Legislative Session Assistants Program website. If you have questions which are not addressed on the website, please contact Dr. Lake at [email protected].
