PIERRE – With the October 14, 2022, application deadline just a few weeks away, college or university students
interested in serving as interns for the 2023 Legislative Session are encouraged to complete the online application
for one of the twenty-two open positions.
Students from all majors and in any year of college may apply. Interns are needed to serve both parties, and work
with the legislative leadership, assist lawmakers with constituent services and other legislative tasks, and participate
when needed in committee meetings.
Information on the internship program, including the application, is available on the LRC website. To complete the
application, the student must sign up for a free MyLRC+ account. In addition to the completed application form,
students must submit an unofficial copy of their college transcript, and two letters of recommendation. References
should submit letters of recommendation on the applicant’s behalf directly to the LRC by mail or email as soon as
possible.
Legislative interns will receive $4,875 in compensation for their services and may also receive college credits for
their internship.
The 98th South Dakota Legislative Session runs from January 10, 2023 to March 27, 2023, with a recess from
March 10-26.
Interested students can contact the Intern Coordinator, Legislative Research Council, 500 East Capitol, Pierre, SD
57501; email InternProgram@sdlegislature.gov; or call (605) 773-3251