Judith A. Herndon Fellowship

Undergraduates are selected to participate in the 60-day session as Herndon Fellows and are assigned to assist a sole legislator from either the Senate of the House of Delegates.

The interns are required to perform research and various staff functions. Among other job-related responsibilities, participants are introduced to and develop an understanding of the politics of legislation, legislative research, bill drafting, the role and function of committees and the executive-legislative liaison.

Details and Eligibility

Number of positions:10

• Full-time undergraduate students of all majors and disciplines from both public and private institutions of higher learning in West Virginia.
• Completed 60 undergraduate hours
• 3.0 GPA or better
• Completed course in political science or extensive public affairs experience