Senate President Murray Announces Openings Available for Legislature's Citizen's Legislative Seminar

Citizen's Legislative Seminar begins March 18th

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enate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) announced that her office is now taking nominations for residents interested in participating in this fall's Citizen's Legislative Seminar beginning on March 18th.  The seminar, which teaches residents about the workings of the Massachusetts Legislature, will run on the mornings of March 18, and 25, and April 1,8, and 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The slots for the seminar are filled on a first come, first serve basis, and names must be submitted to President Murray's office.

"The Citizen's Legislative Seminar is a great program for residents to learn about the workings of the Massachusetts Legislature," said Senate President Murray. "If you are interested, I would encourage you to sign up for this spring's seminar."

"The Citizen's Legislative Seminar is a great program for residents to learn about the workings of the Massachusetts Legislature," said Senate President Murray. "If you are interested, I would encourage you to sign up for this spring's seminar." 

Citizen's Legislative Seminar was established in 1976 through a joint effort of the Massachusetts Senate and the University of Massachusetts.  Participants are selected from a wide variety of fields, representing both the public and private sectors. 

Sessions begin with a presentation to the Seminar given by two faculty members, usually a Senator and a Representative, on the topic of the day.  After a brief intermission for coffee and conversation, participants break up into small groups led by a legislator faculty member for informal discussion.  

Applications must be in by February 6th.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Laura Tassinari in Senate President Murray's office at 617-722-1500.