Legislative aides are also often called legislative assistants or staffers and work for a specific state or federal government official. They may be assigned to a specific area of legislation like taxes or healthcare. They may be responsible for following different legislation and researching the possible impacts of different legislation as it is passing through the legislative process.  They may also write questions or opening statements for legislators to utilize during committee meetings and hearings.  They may also work with the constituents of a given legislator including responding to questions and concerns and assisting them with issues that they may have.

Legislative aides generally need at least a bachelor’s degree to get a full-time paying position. Some positions may actually require an advanced degree in a specific field depending on the level of government the position is for. A great way to get experience working in the legislative arena is through unpaid internships often available through different state and federal legislators to college students and recent graduates, especially for a semester or over the summer.

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