POL* 290 Legislative Internship Orientation

Credits: 3

Orientation involves an intensive three-day introduction to the Connecticut General Assembly, the legislative process, research and legislative monitoring techniques, and constituent casework. This program includes lectures, workshops, readings, and discussion. Seminars held throughout the legislative session focus on the budget process and issues surrounding passage of the budget. From both the executive and legislative branches, officials deeply involved in the state budgeting process serve as seminar presenters. Offered in Hartford and only open to students accepted into the Connecticut General Assembly Legislative Internship Program.
Prerequisite: POL* 294 concurrently