Leadership and Education Advancing Public Service

MCLEAPS

Interested in an internship with Maricopa County?

The application for the Spring 2027 MCLEAPS Internship Cohort is currently open and closes on November 1st, 2026 at 11:59 PM. You can apply through our "Apply Here!" page on this website.

The MCLEAPS admin team will hosted virtual information sessions throughout September and October. If you missed our information sessions, but would still like to learn more about the program, please follow the link to access a recording of our Information Session from 10/20/26 here.

Questions? For more information, please email [email protected].

The Maricopa County Leadership and Education Advancing Public Service (MCLEAPS) program offers students paid internships across various Maricopa County departments. This partnership between Arizona State University and Maricopa County provides students with hands-on experience, introducing them to public service careers - specifically in county government - while offering specialized career training applicable to any field.

MCLEAPS is open to both undergraduate and graduate students from any major at ASU, and is only offered during the Spring and Fall semesters.

Full-time, immersive internships are available in fall and spring semesters, with most being project-based and department-specific. These roles complement students' studies and prepare top-performing individuals for public service careers.

This award-winning program, approved by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and Arizona State University, offers an exciting opportunity for students and Maricopa County and exemplifies Dr. Michael Crow’s vision of Community and Societal Impact.

See more information about the Spring 2027 Internships here!

Questions? Email us at [email protected] for more information