Judicial Administration Fellowships

The Capital Fellows Programs are administered by the Center for California Studies at California State University, Sacramento and are an outstanding opportunity for college graduates to engage in public service and prepare for future careers. Fellows work 10-11 months as full-time staff members in the California State Assembly, California State Senate, California Executive Branch or the California Judiciary. They participate in policymaking, program development and implementation. Fellows gain first-hand experience in the governance and leadership of the most diverse, complex state in the nation.

Voted in 2010 and 2011 as among the Top 10 internships in the nation in the Vault.com Guide to Internships, the Capital Fellows Programs were ranked highly for their combination of meaningful work experience and career opportunities. Each year, Vault's editors evaluate the internship programs profiled in their annual guide and select from those 3/4 the top 10 internships 3/4 programs they feel represent the best all-around opportunities. Of the 812 internship programs profiled, the Capital Fellows Programs made the Top 10 list alongside a number of high-profile internship programs, including those with: Google, Inc.; J.P. Morgan’s Investment Bank; NASA; Nickelodeon Animation Studios and the Smithsonian Institution.

Capital Fellows must have a bachelor’s degree (in any major) and a demonstrated interest in state government and public service.

If you have questions regarding the Capital Fellows Programs or need brochures, please contact the Center for California Studies at (916) 278-6906, or email: calstudies@csus.edu.