Get Involved

Engage with the State House by internship/fellowship, Student Government Day, the Citizens’ Legislative Seminar, or through a State House Tour.

Internships & Fellowships

Senator Finegold is now accepting part-time, unpaid interns to join the 2024 team. Please apply by March 15th to be considered for the summer term.

Hours typically range from 10AM-3PM for 3-5 days a week at the State House, although hours and location can be flexible.

Applicants must have at least three years of high school experience or equivalent and have permanent residency or attend school in the Second Essex & Middlesex District.

Applications can be submitted by filling out the interest form. Please be prepared to submit a resume once contacted by a team member.

Citizens Legislative Seminar

Senate President Karen Spilka is hosting the 87th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar on Tuesday, April 9 & Wednesday, April 10 , 2024.

What is the Citizens’ Legislative Seminar?

  • Citizens come to the State House from 9:30-4:00 each day. The two-day seminar features engaging presentations by Senators and staff.

  • Topics covered include the History of the Legislature, the Legislative Process, and the State Budget.

  • The CLS culminates with a simulated legislative hearing and a simulated Senate session.

  • Participants are invited to participate and vote as “Senators” in the Senate Chamber.

How to participate:

  • Email me with contact information including the US Postal address, phone number, and email.

  • Provide a synopsis of why you would like to participate.

  • Be able to commit to attending both days (April 9 & 10, 2024)

Further CLS information is located on the Massachusetts Legislative Website.

Student Government Day

Student Government Day 2024 has been scheduled for Friday, April 5 from 9:00AM – 2:00PM at the Massachusetts State House.

What is Student Government Day?

  • A state mandated program established in 1947 through Chapter 6 Section 12M of the Massachusetts General Laws, allowing students from public and private high schools across the commonwealth the opportunity to learn, observe, and dive into the process of state government.

  • The interactive and educational program is coordinated by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is open to high school juniors and seniors.

How to participate?

  • Each school may register up to TWO students (an elected and an alternate). DESE has activated their website and opened enrollment which will remain open until March 1st. However, we encourage students to register by February 1st to receive an assigned role.

The Massachusetts State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch, the leading architect of his time, is a grand repository of history as well as an architectural treasure. With a cornerstone laid by Samuel Adams in 1795, and a dome coppered by Paul Revere in 1802, its marble-floored corridors and spacious ceremonial rooms are filled with works of art depicting our state’s unique heritage.

Docents offer free 45-minute walking tours of the building and collections from 10:00am — 3:30pm. No reservations are required, but groups are encouraged to call ahead.

Secretary of State, Division of State House Tours
Mary Rinehart, Director
617-727-3676