Maryland Student Legislature is a student model of Maryland’s legislative’s branch – the Maryland General Assembly. We provide students with the opportunity to voice their political interests and opinions by researching, writing, lobbying, and debating legislation. It is a fantastic opportunity for students to get some hands on experience in learning about the policy-making process, lobbying, the roles politicians play, parliamentary procedure, and Maryland state politics and government. The bills we pass are forwarded to the Maryland General Assembly for consideration.

In addition to the legislative simulation, MSL brings political and civic leaders from all parts of Maryland to our events to speak with students and answer their questions. Governors, Lieutenant Governors, Attorneys General, Comptrollers, leaders of the House and Senate, members of Congress, Mayors, Councilmembers, and countless other local, state, and federal officials have participated in MSL events over the years.

MSL alumni have gone on to serve in the Maryland General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, work in Congress and the Executive Branch, across federal agencies, and lead successful careers in law, politics, journalism, civil service, academia, and much more. During and after their time in MSL, we provide students with networking opportunities, job and internship application support, and personal guidance from our alumni community.