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Submitting an application
Consult your campus intern coordinator for school application deadlines. (Some schools screen applicants before referring them to the program and have an earlier application deadline.) Because requirements differ among schools, interested students should contact their school advisors early. In most cases the school intern coordinators will collect and forward application materials. All materials are due in Olympia on October 30 in the year prior to the session for which you are applying. Late applications will be held for possible review. Generally, interviews take place on campus in November.
The application review process takes into consideration the applicant's academic qualifications, work experiences, recommendations, writing samples, and personal interviews.
Additional materials required
In addition to the application, the following are required: cover letter, resume, written essay, and two letters of recommendation. (Include name, address, and telephone number of the people writing the letters of recommendation.) One letter should be from a faculty member and speak to the applicant’s skills and abilities. The second letter should address the applicant’s character and be from a personal acquaintance (i.e., long time friend, high school teacher, scout leader, etc.) Applicant must arrange for a faculty sponsor.
Obtaining an application
Application Word or PDF
Contact the Coordinators
Send a signed application (DO NOT E-MAIL) and other materials to:
House of Representatives Intern Coordinator
P.O. Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Required for Complete Application
- Application
- Written Essay
- Current Resume
- Cover Letter
- Faculty Reference Letter
- Personal Reference Letter
The Washington State Legislature is an equal opportunity employer. Persons needing assistance with the application process or who need the application in an alternative format should contact:
Senate Intern Coordinator: 360-786-7451
House Intern Coordinator: 360-786-7993
Legislative TTY Hotline: 1-800-635-9993