"It's incredible - you will learn about yourself and your abilities, as you understand the function and structure of government. And, you'll restore your faith in government…maybe this internship will show you that you could possibly have a career as a public servant/leader!" ~ Former CLIP Intern

Most CLIP students intern during the Winter semester, when the Missouri Legislature is in session. Internship sites directly related to the Legislature are only available during the Winter semester.

Although the State Legislature is not in session during the summer and fall semesters, some internship sites are available year-round. In addition, students planning to intern in Washington, D.C. may apply for CLIP academic credit.

Chris Hessenflow, a senior Sociology major, works on a case for the Columbia Police Department.

Through the years, the Civic Leaders Internship Program has cultivated many interesting and worthwhile internship sites. Our best internship sites involve students in a variety of duties, give them increased responsibility as they deserve it, and are engaged directly by the supervisor or elected official for whom they work.