Interns spend a quarter in Olympia as staff for members of the House of Representatives or the Senate. In addition to their office work, interns, participate in seminars, classes, training, and shadowing. All internships are paid AND for academic credit.
"Each year we actively recruit at the University of Washington Bothell for the students... We value the maturity, academic strength, and self motivation that we have seen in the interns we select from UW Bothell."
~Judi Best and Joan Elgee Senate/House intern coordinators, Washington State Legislature
Policy Internship
Undergraduate Legislative Policy Intern Program
- For Undergraduate juniors and seniors in any discipline
- Work in Olympia with legislators and staff in either the House of Representatives or the Senate
- Interns typically do research, bill tracking, constituent correspondence, and agency casework.
- They have the opportunity to attend committee hearings and other meetings, and interact with staff and legislators.
- Participate in weekly seminars and workshops
- Paid internship
- Must do the internship for academic credit
Other WA State Legislature Internships
Video Internship
- (All class standings or recent graduates can apply)
Photography Internship
- (All class standings can apply)
Computer Internship
- (All class standings can apply)
Graduate School Internships
For those who will be in a Graduate Public Affairs or Law School program.
Graduate Internship Program