Read on for information about The Washington State Legislative Internship Program. The internship runs in Winter quarter 2016, but the applications are due just after the start of Autumn quarter.
Applications for the 2016 Washington State Legislative Internship are
open now on their website! The internship is open to ALL majors.
Description:
The Legislative Internship is an amazing opportunity for students to
learn about the formation of public policy at first hand while developing
the sorts of transferable professional skills that employers are looking
for. On a day-to-day basis, interns are tracking legislation, attending
hearings and meetings, communicating with constituents, and conducting
research for state legislators.
Timeline:
The 2016 internship will run from January 6, 2016, through March 10, 2016.
To Apply:
- http://leg.wa.gov/Internships/Pages/InternshipApplication.aspx
- They will accept applications between now and October 16th.
- Starting this year, the Washington State Legislative Internship Program will
have a Priority deadline of October 6th, and a final deadline of October
16th.
For more Information:
- Additional information about the internship, about the application and
other frequently asked questions can be found on their website: - Feel free to contact the internship coordinators in Olympia (Paula Rehwaldt
and Emily McCartan) at: civic.ed@leg.wa.gov - If you have questions about the internship, applications, or how the credits will count at the University of Washington, feel free to contact Mark Weitzenkamp (weitzen@uw.edu) or set up an appointment through the Political Science Advising Appointment Calendar (http://depts.washington.edu/polsadvc/signup.php). He would be glad to talk through the application process with any interested student from any department.
Don’t let this amazing opportunity slip by before you graduate!