Lawmakers seek legislative interns

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The Indiana Statehouse is pictured July 8, 2024, in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS — Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to area lawmakers.

State Rep. Cory Criswell, R-Middletown, said in a press release that the Indiana House of Representatives offers a spring semester internship at the Statehouse in Indianapolis during the legislative session, which will start in January and conclude in April. House interns earn $900 biweekly and work full time, Monday through Friday.

State Rep. Chris Jeter, R-Fishers, said internships are open to college students and recent graduates of all majors. Interns get free parking, career and professional development assistance, enrollment access to an Indiana government class, and opportunities to earn academic credits through their college or university.

State Rep. Bob Cherry, R-Greenfield, said interns are also eligible to apply for a competitive $3,000 scholarship to use toward undergraduate and graduate expenses.

The program offers opportunities for students to work in various departments related to their studies, including legislative operations, policy and communications.

Indiana House Republican intern recruiters will be available to talk with area students on Oct. 1 at Butler University during the Fall All Majors Career and Internship Fair. Visit butler.edu/internships-careers/ to register for the event.

Applications are available online at indianahouserepublicans.com/internship and are due by Oct. 31.