Legislator for a Day

photo of students who attended 2023 Legislator for a Day

The Legislator for a Day program provides students with the unique opportunity to “shadow” a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly in Harrisburg!

Applications for 2023 are now closed. Please check back in early 2024 for an opportunity to gain insight into the legislative process and experience a day in the life of a state representative or state senator while in session at the Capitol.

When was the program offered?

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Benefits

  • Connect and network with high level staffers 
  • Learn about PA politics and the career paths
  • Ask them questions about how you can get a job in state government 

Eligibility

All University of Pittsburgh undergraduate students pursuing any major. 

Transportation & Lodging

We depart for Harrisburg on Monday, February 27 in the early evening. Transportation and accommodation are provided by the IOP, Elsie Hillman Civic Forum.

Application Deadline

Applications for 2023 are now closed. Please check back in early 2024 for our next application window. 

photo of students in Harrisburg attending Legislator for a Day

2023 Legislator for a Day Hosts

Sen. Bartolotta (R)

Rep. Kinkead (D)

Rep. Innamorato (D)

Rep. Aerion Abney (D)

Chairman Pisciottano (D)

Sen. Costa (D)

Rep. Deasy (D)

Rep. Mercuri (R)

Rep. Frankel (D)

Sen. Fontana (D)

Rep. Struzzi (R)

Rep. Venkat (D)