Internship Opportunities with Illinois State Government

Graduate and Undergraduate Internships in Illinois State Government

State government has become the central arena for policy development and political activity in the United States in recent decades. As one of the largest and most important states in the country, Illinois state government is a particularly exciting place to work. Through the internship opportunities presented here, young men and women can experience state government first-hand by working with the people and the issues that will shape public policy in Illinois for now and into the future.

Illinois is unique in the range of internships that are available to college students. Whether you are interested in a summer placement, a full-time internship or in combining a graduate degree with a public affairs internship, these programs have something special to offer and frequently lead to jobs in or related to state government. There is no better way to make a decision about a career in public affairs than through one of these internship experiences.

Illinois Legislative Staff Intern Program

Graduate Public Service Internship Program

Public Affairs Reporting Program

James H. Dunn, Jr. Memorial Fellowship Program

Vito Marzullo Internship Program

Michael Curry Internship Program

Secretary of State Academic Summer Internship Program
Contact: Judy Schneider at (312) 793-5515

Lt. Governor's Fellowship Program

Lt. Governor's Summer Internship Program

Governor's Environmental Corps Summer Internship
Contact: Kurt Neibergall at (217) 785-1620

Roland W. Burris Fellowship Program
Contact: Lawrence W. Selinger at (217) 782-6000