Washington State Legislative Internship Program (WSLIP) Information Sessions on May 6 and 7
Meet the coordinators who run the application process and the program in Olympia!
In-person Information Sessions at UW
All meet in Smith 40A (ground floor in the corridor between Smith and Gowen Halls)
Click here to register
Registration is optional, but students who register will be sent a reminder.
Wednesday, May 6 Smith 40A | Thursday, May 7 Smith 40A |
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10-10:30am | 10-10:30am |
10:30-11am | 10:30-11am |
11-11:30am | 11-11:30am |
11:30-12pm | 11:30-12pm |
12-12:30pm | 12-12:30pm |
No sessions from 1230-130pm | |
130-2pm | 130-2pm |
2-2:30pm | 2-2:30pm |
2:30-3pm | 2:30-3pm |
3-3:30pm | 3-3:30pm |
Or, attend a virtual session
Tuesday, April 28, at 6:00pm
Register for the Virtual Info Session Registration is required.
Can't make any of the sessions? Additional sessions will be held in October.
About the Program
Each January, beginning in 1955, the Washington State Legislature welcomes around 70 passionate, inquisitive, and hardworking students to serve as non-partisan, full time legislative staff in Olympia. This is a full-time, five-days-a-week internship program during Winter Quarter. Interns will earn a stipend of $2,400 per month. Go to the WSLIP website for a full description and a video about the program.
Eligibility to Apply
Junior or senior status (90+ credits) by Winter 2027 and good academic standing.
First-years and sophomores: Attend to learn about the program. Advance planning is often helpful!
Political experience is not necessary, and students of all majors are encouraged to apply. The program welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and political ideologies who are active leaders, engaged in campus communities, and excited to learn about government while gaining practical job skills. Whether your interest is in law, business, communications, environmental policy, public health, or other areas, there is a place for you in Olympia. Interns are matched with legislators in the House of Representatives or the Senate based on interest areas and political ideology. There are also opportunities for interns to serve as caucus staff, focusing on policy or communications.
Application
Opens September 1
2027 Program Dates
Starts Monday, January 5, in Olympia and runs the entirety of Winter Quarter. Students may opt to continue until the session ends on April 25.
UW Registration Requirement
UW students who accept admission to the program are required to register for 15 credits of Pol S 497, Political Internship in State Government, during Winter Quarter, distributed as:
- 5 cr. for an academic class, graded numerically, and counting toward Pol S major requirements (Field D, American Politics, or the elective requirement).
- 10 credits for the internship experience, graded CR/NC, and counting toward credits needed to graduate (credits do not count toward Pol S Major requirements).
Questions?
Contact Political Science Advising at polsadvc@uw.edu.