Also called: LA, Policy Aide
Covers a set of policy topics for a lawmaker, writing memos and meeting with advocates.
A legislative assistant might cover agriculture and veterans. They meet with farmers' groups, write the boss a one-page briefing before a vote, and draft letters to agencies. It's fast-paced and a great launchpad for a policy career.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; usually start as an intern or staff assistant.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Political Science, Public Policy, History, Economics.
Growing slowly. High turnover means frequent openings.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI writes first-draft memos and constituent letters; meetings with advocates and staff relationships stay human.
Classes: AP U.S. Government, AP English Language, Economics, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1031.
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