Our Internship Program

The Southern Group’s Legislative Session Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the legislative process while working alongside the state’s leading government affairs professionals.

Interns are immersed in all aspects of the legislative session, including tracking legislation, attending committee meetings, conducting policy research, preparing client materials, and observing advocacy in action. Along the way, they build valuable relationships with lobbyists, legislators, executive branch leaders, clients, and industry professionals while developing skills for careers in government, public affairs, law, communications, and business.

Whether you aspire to work in the Capitol, lead public policy initiatives, or simply gain a deeper understanding of how government works, this internship provides an exceptional foundation for your future.

After their experience with The Southern Group, former interns have pursued careers inside different state legislatures, at diverse state agencies, in various legal professions, and as lobbyists – some even within our own firm.

By equipping young professionals with the advocacy, access, and influence that The Southern Group provides, our internship program serves as a catalyst for future success.

The application window for The Southern Group’s 2027 Florida Legislative Session Internship Program is now closed.

Thank you to everyone who applied. Applicants can expect to receive an email on Monday, September 14, confirming receipt of their application and providing additional information regarding next steps in the selection process.

If you have submitted an application and have any questions in the meantime, please contact Leslie Joseph, [email protected].

Current Network Interns:

Julia Lvovsky – TSG Advocates

Julia Lvovsky is a student at Vanderbilt University pursuing a double major in Philosophy and Human and Organizational Development with a minor in History, and is graduating in December 2026. Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, she previously interned in the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, supporting floor procedures, voting records, and legislative operations, and in Senator Marsha Blackburn's Nashville office, where she assisted with constituent services and administrative operations.

Javier Vazquez – TSG Advocates

Javier De Jesus Vazquez attended The Honors College at Miami Dade College Padron Campus. He interned with the Marco Rubio for Senate Campaign and the Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy, working in teams to organize and execute tasks aimed at increasing political engagement. After transferring to Georgetown University and interning with The National Review Institute, he remains an active student of the political process by majoring in Government. His experience interning at the Office of Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart provided insight into the legislative and appropriations operations.