### Question
How does the law define intern?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 3111a*, **intern** is defined as:

> an individual participating in an internship program

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 3111a*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart B-Employment and Retention > CHAPTER 31-AUTHORITY FOR EMPLOYMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITIES**

