About the role#
The Office of Legislative Legal Services acts as the nonpartisan in-house counsel for the Colorado General Assembly. This internship offers students the chance to work directly on the legislative process and state policy. You will receive mentoring while working with subject matter teams to address public policy issues. This is a strictly for-credit, unpaid position.
What you'll do#
- Draft legislative bills.
- Conduct legal research and review laws from other states.
- Meet with legislators and lobbyists.
- Staff legislative committee hearings.
- Attend floor debates.
- Prepare official annotations to Colorado appellate opinions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a 2L or 3L law student.
- Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
- Sound professional judgment and intellectual curiosity.
- Ability to set aside personal biases.
- A background in a legislative drafting or legislative process course is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Denver, Colorado, at the State Capitol complex.
- Term: Winter and Spring 2028.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Part-time, with a minimum of twelve hours per week required. Three days per week is preferred.
About State of Colorado
The State of Colorado operates as a government agency providing services to its constituents. It manages the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of the state government. Founded in 1876, the organization maintains its headquarters in Denver. It employs over 10,001 people across its various departments.
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