Are you interested in government? If you are in college or graduate school and want to join the 2007 New York State Assembly Intern Program you can contact Assemblyman Tom DiNapoli's District Office for an application.

"The Internship program provides a firsthand look at the legislative process and is a stepping stone for a career in public service or public policy advocacy," said Assemblyman DiNapoli.

The program, which is in its 36th year in existence, offers a stipend of $4,140 for undergraduates and $11,500 for graduate students and provides up to a full semester of academic credit (undergraduate).

The Session Internship Program begins in January and ends in May. Students, majoring in a broad range of disciplines, have the opportunity to participate in state government and the legislative process through a well-structured, practical learning experience. Most colleges grant undergraduate interns a full semester of credit, as recommended by the Regents National Program on Non-Collegiate Sponsored Instruction.

Students are assigned research and administrative responsibilities and have the opportunity to get involved in state government. Interns complete a comprehensive orientation and a course taught by the Intern Committee's faculty.

The Session Internship Class of 2006 was comprised of 130 students representing more than 24 different major courses of study. The Class of 2006 included students from 38 colleges and nearly a dozen countries.

Interested undergraduate students must apply to their colleges according to the deadline established by their institution. All undergraduate applications must be postmarked by Nov. 1. Graduate candidates must apply directly to the Intern Committee by Nov. 1.

For additional information log on to http://assembly.state.ny.us:/intership or call Assemblyman DiNapoli's District Office at (516) 482-6966 for an application.