The Henry Hyde Legislative Fellowship is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for young and aspiring Georgians who want to make an impact on our state through public policy to learn the legislative process, meet leading pro-life lawmakers, experience the Committee process, and participate in lobbying efforts with the largest pro-life organization in the state of Georgia.

Fellows will accompany the GLA Legislative Team during legislative session days and non-session days from mid-January through late-March/early-April to assist us in our efforts to pass legislation that builds a culture of life.

• Learn how to read and analyze bills and amendments
• Learn the strategies on how a bill is passed and/or defeated
• Learn to navigate and participate in the Committee process
• Work with leaders, attorneys, and lawmakers on pro-life legislation
• Watch floor proceedings
• Help our Legislative Team prepare and attend as they testify on bills
• Attend meetings with Elected Officials and their staff
• Assist in reviewing and/or researching bills, amendments, and Committee schedules
• Follow-up on status of bills as they progress through the legislative process.
• Help plan and execute our annual Pro-Life Lobby Day at the Capitol.
• Work with and instruct volunteers who come to the Capitol as Citizen Lobbyists.

• The Fellowship may begin the first week of January.
• Fellows should be present at the State Capitol whenever the Legislature is in session, 3-5 days per week, and for pertinent meetings and Committee hearings when the Legislature is not in session.
• Fellows will work through the end of the Legislative Session, which will end in late March or early April.

There is no cost to the Fellowship program, but Fellows will incur expenses for gas and parking. Meals while at the Capitol will be covered by GLA.

• At least 16 years of age at the time of the internship;
• Fellows must have a reliable means of transportation to and from the Capitol each day of the Fellowship;
• This is a Pro-Life Fellowship program, and Fellows must have a strong pro-life position and commitment to upholding GLA’s mission and vision;
• Provide a cover letter of the prospective Fellow’s personal position on the pro-life issue and why they want to be a GLA Legislative Fellow;
• Communications with legislators, staff, other lobbyists, and pro-life leaders at times will be confidential and Fellows will sign a Nondisclosure Agreement to enforce that confidentiality;
• Fellows must be properly dressed for lobbying [men must wear a jacket, tie, and dress shoes at the State Capitol; women must wear a dress; or blouse/sweater and skirt; or dress pants and blouse] all dress for men and women must be modest in attire;
• Fellows must be respectful of all parties they come in contact with, whether legislators, staff, lobbyists or the public, including those of opposing views;
• Fellows must be honest in their dealings with those they talk to. Our word is our bond before legislators, staff, and other lobbyists.