LSE Parliamentary internships

• Office support
• Research and preparation of briefings
• Parliamentary monitoring
• Drafting of speeches and press releases
• Constituent casework support- including managing written, telephone and email correspondence

Internships are part time, voluntary and take place during Michaelmas  and Lent term.

For more information visit our FAQ pages |or attend a Parliamentary Internships presentation (details will be announced at the start of Michaelmas 2012).

You can download last year's presentation slides| (PDF).

Who will I intern with?

Placements are with MPs, Members of the House of Lords, UK MEPs or other parliamentary organisations. Your skills and experience will be matched against the requirements and specifications of each opportunity available. On application you should specify to which UK party your political views are most similar.

What will I do?

To get the most from your internship we advise you to volunteer for up to 15 hours per week, from early Michaelmas term up until the Easter break. You can discuss what times are most convenient for you to volunteer with your host. 

Typical tasks that you may be asked to carry out include:

• Office support - including managing written, telephone and email correspondence
• Research and preparation of briefings for your parliamentarian
• Parliamentary monitoring
• Drafting of speeches and press releases

These internship opportunities are voluntary and should pass the 'worker test' as outlined in the advice on internships| issued by the NUS and UCU.

How do I apply?

Applications will re-open at the start of Michaelmas Term 2012

For application procedures, deadline and the application form see the How to apply| section. 

Have a look as well at our advice for preparing for an LSE internship interview.|

Contact

Sharon Bray
Experiential Education Manager
Careers Service
W600, Clements Inn
London WC2A 2AZ

Telephone: 020 7852 3663
Email: internships@lse.ac.uk|