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Obtaining an application

Download an application in Word or  PDF

Contact the Coordinators

Additional Materials:

• resume
• written essay (see application)
• two letters of recommendation
  • One letter from a faculty member that addresses your research and writing abilities.
  • One letter from a personal acquaintance (e.g., long time friend, high school teacher, scout leader, etc.) that addresses your character.

Letters of recommendation should be addressed to "Intern Coordinators".  Letters may be emailed by the recommender to civic.ed@leg.wa.gov or sent hard copy, in which case they must be signed and sealed with the recommender's name across the flap.  Please indicate on your application if your letters of recommendation are enclosed or if they are being sent separately.

Applicants must also arrange for a faculty sponsor. Some schools have pre-assigned sponsors and others require the student to find a sponsor. Contact the coordinators if you have questions. The sponsor and the faculty member writing the letter of recommendation do not have to be the same person.

Application process

• Submit one (1) application. This is a joint House/Senate Program.
• Check with your school for any school deadlines and procedures. Most schools collect applications and submit them as a group.
• All materials are due in Olympia by October 30 before the upcoming legislative session.
• Interviews take place in November, generally on campus.
• Applicants complete a short writing exercise in connection with the interview.
• 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

• Application
• Written Essay
• Current Resume
• Cover Letter
• Academic Recommendation Letter
• Personal Recommendation Letter

Senate Intern Coordinator: 360-786-7451
House Intern Coordinator: 360-786-7993
Legislative TTY Hotline: 1-800-635-9993