The New York State Assembly, since 1971, has offered internships to undergraduate and graduate students. The Assembly Internship is a comprehensive academic program which gives qualified students the chance to work in the state government.The Assembly Session Intern Program offers full-time, semester-long undergraduate internships. The Assembly Graduate Scholars Program runs from the spring semester through the summer. Each of these internship programs includes a stipend to assist in offsetting the cost of relocating to Albany. Students who participate in the New York State Assembly Programs are given the opportunity to get involved in state government and gain firsthand knowledge of the legislative process. Interns complete a mandatory week-long Orientation and are enrolled in a course taught by the Intern Committee Professors-in-Residence. They are assigned research and administrative responsibilities in an Assemblymember's office. Working full-time while completing an academic course provides a rigorous and valuable, practical educational experience. The Session Internship is a full-time, comprehensive program requiring specific academic and professional work hours.