"I want to state that I have enjoyed working here much more than my experience working on Capitol Hill in Washington. Whereas the congressment and even staffers there were distant and reclusive, everybody here has been friendly and engaging. The MSPs and staff received me very warmly, and I had fun both in and out of the office."
Seth Korman (Intern for Colin Campbell MSP)
Enrolment into the programme is highly selective and will be restricted to about twenty students in any semester. Entry will be restricted to students who have completed at least two years of study at their home institution.
The applicants' standard of English has to be very high - full competency in writing and speaking English is an indispensable prerequisite to intern successfully with the Parliament, as interns are often requested to answer the telephone, take notes and write letters, briefing papers, press releases, reports, etc.
The closing dates for applications are as follows:
Late applications may be considered depending on space.
Applications must be supported by a transcript of your academic record and by one academic reference (recommendation), together with a 500 word essay on why you wish to participate in the Parliamentary Internship Programme. A decision on admission will normally be made within four weeks of the receipt of a completed application form.
This page was published on 2 July 2010