The 2008 Legislative Fellows meet with then Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner in her office in Dover.
All University of Delaware graduate students and especially qualified undergraduate students are eligible to apply for the Legislative Fellows Program. Applicants should possess a strong background in public administration, political science, sociology, urban affairs, public policy, economics, or business administration. Legislative Fellows are competitively selected each April and October for the next legislative session. All candidates are interviewed and must complete a timed written exercise on a current public policy issue. Applicants with an interest in the legislative process, government, or public policy analysis are preferred.
1. Application (PDF) and Supporting Documents (explanation)
Legislative Fellows Program Application (324KB - PDF)
Faculty Recommendation Form (112KB - PDF)
Department Chair’s Comments Form* (124KB - PDF)
Permission Form for Research Assistants (56KB - PDF)
*not required for MPA or MA students
2. Writing Exercise (explanation)
3. Initial Interview (explanation)
4. Panel Interview (explanation)
For more information, please contact the Institute for Public Administration at 302-831-8971, or stop by for a visit in Graham Hall.
