Trinity College Legislative Internship Program

Trinity College’s nationally respected Legislative Internship program was devised especially for students who seek to observe politics and government firsthand. Our students find that when it comes to Political Science, there is no better place to be than in a city and, even more specifically, within a capital city. Trinity’s location in Hartford is minutes from the state and local government seats, making various real-world experiences possible. Our program is nearly fifty years old and has introduced hundreds of students to first-hand legislative politics and policymaking in the Connecticut General Assembly. Interns work directly with legislators in both the State Senate and House of Representatives. The LIP has also provided significant career opportunities for the many students participating in the program. All interns participate in a weekly academic seminar, learning about Connecticut state politics and complete in-depth policy discussions, analysis and creation.