Opportunities are knocking for students with an eye on politics as the Indiana House Republicans launch their search for interns for the 2026 legislative session. Announced by State Reps. Chris May (R-Bedford) and Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty), the internships are not only a paid affair but also full-time, inviting applications from college students, those freshly graduated, as well as individuals currently pursuing graduate and law degrees.
Rep. May shed light on the intent behind the program, stating, "Participants have the chance to meet and work alongside state leaders on a variety of topics and issue areas." This initiative aspires to give a boots-on-the-ground experience of the legislative process, further emphasized by Rep. Bartels' assertion that interns will be able to "see what a legislative session looks like up close." The positions, as detailed, will range from legislative operations to policy and communications, and are expected to run Monday through Friday during a session that spans from January to March.
The internships will be stationed at the Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis, promising to immerse participants in the throes of policymaking. Interns will be paired with a staff member and assigned to work with a group of state representatives, according to a statement obtained by indianahouserepublicans.com. This placement provides an invaluable chance for networking and understanding the interplay between the legislative branch, state agencies, and the private sector.
In an effort to further enrich this work experience, interns will partake in a weekly speaker series featuring Indiana civic leaders. Such engagements aim to comprehensively complement the practicalities of governmental work with insights and perspectives from those deep in the fabric of Indiana's civic dynamics. As detailed by the announcement, applications are promptly sought by October 31 and are readily available at the House Republicans' internship portal.
