The 2010 Sacramento Legislative Seminar

The Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics invites you to participate in the 2010 Sacramento Legislative Seminar to be held Sunday, February 28th through Tuesday, March 2nd.  The seminar is sponsored by the Unruh Institute in conjunction with several other California colleges and universities to provide students the opportunity to meet the executive and legislative leaders who shape the laws and policies of the state.  Seminar panels include members of the Senate and the Assembly, lobbyists, reporters, and legislative and executive branch staff. In addition to asking these panel members questions, a reception in the Capitol rotunda on Monday evening provides a chance to interact informally with legislators and their staff.

For those chosen to attend the Sacramento Seminar, transportation from Los Angeles to Sacramento, hotel accommodations in Sacramento, and most meals will be provided. Students will be responsible for personal and incidental expenses. The program is open to undergraduate students of all majors currently pursuing degrees at USC with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.  As this is a competitive program, in addition to exemplary academic work, candidates should have a demonstrated interest in politics, government or public service, as shown through means such as:

• attending and/or organizing political events (esp. on-campus)
• prior political volunteerism
• political internships
• politically-related student activities
• attendance and/or participation in Unruh Institute events

In addition to the application form, students applying for the 2009 Sacramento Legislative Seminar will be asked to submit an unofficial transcript, a letter of recommendation from a professor, and answers to two essay questions listed within the application.

Application deadline for 2010 - TBA.