Program objectives  

• Broaden the scope of undergraduate and graduate curricula by offering students a unique type of learning experience.
• Assist the State Legislature in the form of legislative research and specific project research. The internship stresses thorough research, distillation of complex material, and precise writing.
• Provide service opportunities for college students seeking to participate in efforts toward solving problems facing the citizens of Arizona.
• Encourage students to evaluate career goals, consider citizen leadership in public programs, and acquaint the Legislature and state agencies with possible candidates for future employment.