Legislative Research Internship Program
The Legislative Research Department employs a number of part-time interns in the Austin office every semester. Some interns are working for course credit, others are volunteers. Interns average 10 hours per week in the office, and are able to schedule their own hours. The internship begins on the first day of classes at the University of Texas at Austin and ends on the last day of classes. In rare cases, we may allow interns to make up hours during finals week, but this is only authorized if there are extenuating circumstances. In all cases, interns must complete their internship by the end of finals week in order to finish in good standing.
The following pages will help staff recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate interns over the course of each semester. Administration of the Legislative Research Internship program is one of the most important staff responsibilities in the Austin office, and one of the primary rationales for our presence at the University of Texas at Austin campus. Consequently, it is imperative that all staff develop productive working relationships with interns.
Recruitment
Hiring
Training
Evaluations, Feedback, and Intern Appreciation
Disciplinary Policy
