Intern in the Washington State Legislature
Information Session, Wednesday, May 2nd
3:30-4:30pm, 1A Gowen Hall
Feel free to stop by anytime during the information session.
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Washington State Legislative Internship Program
Winter Quarter 2013
Open to Juniors and Seniors from all majors.
Program
Interns spend Winter Quarter working in Olympia as staff for members of the Washington State House of Representatives or Senate. In addition to their office work, interns participate in weekly seminars and workshops. The seminars include meeting with state officials, as well as panel discussions. In the workshops, interns take part in a budget exercise, mock hearing, and mock floor debate. They learn parliamentary procedure and how to write for the Legislature. Additionally, interns have the opportunity to shadow an elected official or administrator of a state agency and learn about his/her job.
Compensation and Credit
The internship is no longer paid. Students who participate in the WSL program may apply for funding to help offset the costs of completing an internship outside of the Seattle area.
During their internship, UW students will be enrolled in POL S 497 for 15 credits and will attend a seminar course taught by a UW faculty member.
Duties
*Conducting legislative research
*Bill tracking
*Attending hearings and meetings
*Corresponding with constituents
*Office duties
Requirements
Strong applicants will have:
*A strong desire to learn about public policy and legislative process
*Good written and oral communication skills
*Strong analytical and research skills
*Strong work ethic
*Mature judgment
*Ability to handle a fast-paced environment
For more information, see:
http://www.leg.wa.gov/Internships/Pages/default.aspx or contact the Pol S Advising Office atpolsadvc@uw.edu.
