Please carefully read through ALL the information below
Obtaining an application
Download an application in Word or PDF
Contact the Coordinators
Additional materials required
In addition to the application, the following are required:
Letters of recommendation should be addressed to "Intern Coordinators". Letters may be emailed by the recommender to barrera.samantha@leg.wa.gov and best.judi@leg.wa.gov or sent hard copy, in which case they must be signed and sealed with the recommender's name across the flap. If letters will be emailed or if the recommender will send it directly, please indicate on your application that letters are being sent separately.
Applicants must also arrange for a faculty sponsor. Some schools have pre-assigned sponsors and others require the student to obtain a sponsor. Contact the coordinators if you have questions. The sponsor and the faculty writing the letter of recommendation may be different people.
Application process
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Submit one (1) application. This is a joint House/Senate Program.
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Check with your school for any school deadlines and procedures. Most schools collect applications and submit them as a group.
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All materials are due in Olympia by October 30 before the upcoming legislative session.
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Interviews take place in November, generally on campus.
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Applicants complete a short writing exercise in connection with the interview.
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If your school does not collect applications, send all materials (DO NOT E-MAIL) to:
House of Representatives Intern Coordinator
P.O. Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Required for Complete Application
Senate Intern Coordinator: 360-786-7451
House Intern Coordinator: 360-786-7993
Legislative TTY Hotline: 1-800-635-9993