Internship Program Overview
Eligibility
Selection & Application Process
Internship Experience
Words From Past Interns
Potential Intern Services
Donations
OVERVIEW
Each year the Brisbane Institute at Morehouse College has the responsibility of selecting twenty of the most qualified students from the Atlanta University Center and Georgia State University to serve the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus as interns. Through this relationship, both students and legislators benefit greatly. The students gain invaluable practical experience to supplement their classroom educations, one on one mentoring relationship with an elected official and the opportunity to be a part of the legislative process. In return, legislators receive a skillful professional service and the much needed assistance with many of their official duties and responsibilities. We at the Brisbane Institute applaud the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus on such an important contribution to our communities, our future leaders and the State of Georgia.
ELIGIBILITY
GLBC internships are open to full-time undergraduate students who attend an institution in the Atlanta University Center or surrounding areas. Interested students should have an interest in public service and an interest and willingness to learn more about the legislative process in Georgia.
SELECTION & APPLICATION PROCESS
If you would like to be a GLBC intern please contact Dr. Hasan Crockett at hcrockett@morehouse.edu
A resume’ and cover letter may be needed upon request. Selected participants are required to interview with a representative from the Brisbane Institute.
INTERNSHIP EXPEREINCE
Internship Experience
Throughout this unique collaboration with the Brisbane Institute and the GA Legislative Black Caucus, allows student the opportunity to participate in the legislative process here at the GA Capital.
Words From Past Interns
“The opportunity to work as an intern with the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus has been an invaluable experience for me; both mentally and professionally. As an intern I have been given insight into the legislative process and now have a renewed respect for America's policy makers, who work hard everyday to make the laws that affect our everyday lives.”
~Paul Roberson
Morehouse College c/o 07’
“The GLBC internship has been a great experience as I have had the opportunity to help in servicing the State of Georgia by assisting the senators to whom I was assigned. During the session I gained greater insight to the legislative process as I assisted in preparation for committees, clerical work, and other errands that aided in the daily progress of the Senators. Having the opportunity to serve as an intern for the session has allowed me to gain a greater respect for the Georgia Congress members and their staff in their daily involvement with constituents, committees, and the many lobbyists that contact and visit the Capital. No day is ever the same, as many of the constituents that I’ve had the chance to speak with are very passionate about their purpose for contacting the office to speak with the senators or to leave their opinions on certain legislation.”
~Adam Martin, Junior - Georgia State University
The offices of: Sen. Gloria Butler,
Sen. Kasim Reed,
Sen. Valencia Seay
“One quote I would like to make about my time with the Legislative Black Caucus Program is "connections, connections, connections, while here I have been able to meet some wonderful and successful elected officials.”
~Keith Lamar Jr.
Potential Intern Services
• Office Administration
• Bill tracking
• Preparing Bill Memos
• Drafting Legislation
• Constituent Work
• Legislative Research
• Attending Public Hearings
• All interns are required to keep a daily journal log of their experience
In addition to being assigned to a state Senator or Representative, interns are required to keep a daily journal log of their experience and to attend all meetings with the Brisbane Institute.
Donations
To maintain and expand this program we are asking for your contribution. We are looking to secure funding for our students stipend, transportation, supplies, and administration cost for the upcoming years. It is very expensive to maintain this internship. The Brisbane Institute is a non-profit 501 C 3 organization, and any contribution that are made; we will send you the appropriate letters for tax purposes.
We at the Brisbane Institute and the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, thank you for your support. Any contribution is greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate please visit our donations page to make a contribution.
