Colorado Legislative Fellowship

The Colorado Legislative Fellowship Program allows students interested in public policy and government to work closely with committee chairpersons, Senator Mike Johnston, and other legislative staff to research, author, and guide legislation through the legislative process. The position also affords Fellows the opportunity to burnish their legal research skills while working closely with major stakeholders and elected officials to promulgate state policy at the highest levels.

Fellowship Duties & Responsibilities

• Working with Senator Johnston to research and author proposed legislation
• Coordinating with committee chairpersons to identify high-profile legislation that will move through the committees
• Researching and composing external fact sheets and internal vote recommendations for legislation that moves through the committees
• Researching, tracking, and recommending action on committee and floor amendments
• Communicating with legislators, state agency liaisons, lobbyists, local organizations, and the general public on behalf of Senator Johnston

Qualifications

• Full- or part-time law school student
• Superior legal research and writing skills, as evidenced by GPA or previous work experience
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work approximately 5-10 hours a week (part of it at the State Capitol)
• Previous public policy experience strongly preferred, but not required

How to Apply

To apply for the Legislative Fellowship, please send a writing sample and a resume to Leslie Colwell, Legislative Director, at lcolwell@mikejohnston.org. Interviews will be conducted on Monday, October 29, and Tuesday, October 30. Final selections will be announced on Wednesday, October 31.