The Suffolk County Legislature is looking for undergraduate and graduate-level interns interested in gaining real-world experience in public service.
The Suffolk County Legislature Page Program offers opportunities for students to connect with legislators, elected officials, county department heads, and staff from throughout Suffolk County where they may gain leadership insights and valuable advice. Participating pages may be eligible to receive school credit for their internship, to be determined by individual school guidelines.
Interns will participate in a mock legislative session where students will take on the role of a county legislator, form caucuses, and debate legislation. There will be bi- weekly workshops led by various elected officials and representatives of Suffolk County with informative lessons and discussions on the inner workings of county government.
The resumé-building and career-building activities, applicable to most career fields, will prove useful when seeking future employment.
“As an elected official, I am always inspired by our legislative interns. They bring a refreshing perspective to the discussions of how government works and how it can improve,” said Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst).
“Each year, we have seen an impressive lineup of students from not only the SUNY system but from prestigious universities across the nation. Some interns come from schools of law and from various graduate-level studies, and some hope to make those a goal. Many express a desire to enter public service following their education. This program provides an invaluable start,” said McCaffrey.
Those wishing to enroll in the program may sign up on the Suffolk County Legislature’s website at the link below to download the 2025 Page Application here.