Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is implementing a 10-week full-time internship program with support from the European Union (EU) for young Nigerians who wish to gain knowledge of legislative practice and process at the National Assembly.
INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
(i) Nigerian citizen between 21 and 35 years of age
(ii) At least a first degree in any discipline from a Tertiary Institution
(iii) Must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Programme
(iv) Good English writing and speaking skills
(v) Good computer skills
(vi) Excellent interpersonal skills
LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
DURATION OF INTERNSHIP: September 2025 to December 2025.
LOGISTICS: Only stipends to cover transportation and lunch costs within Abuja will be provided. Other logistics expenses will be borne by the interns. It is advised that prospective interns be able to reside within Abuja or bear the cost of residing in Abuja throughout the duration of the internship, as PLAC will not provide accommodation nor relocation costs.
TO APPLY:
- Visit our internship recruitment portal: https://placng.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers
- Complete the web application form and upload your CV in Microsoft Word format and saved in your name. Please include your State of origin, date of birth, and where you served (NYSC) on your CV.
- A “Statement of Interest/Purpose” explaining the importance of your participation in the internship should be included on the last page of your CV. The CV section should not be more than two pages long, while the Statement of Purpose should not exceed 300 words. Overall, you should be uploading just one document.
- Complete the accompanying Pre-Screening Assessment Form.
Note that you will be required to copy and paste the Statement of Purpose from your CV on the online application form.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
- All applications must be received before midnight of Thursday, 31st July 2025.
(by 11:59 pm, West Africa Time – WAT).
- Applications sent after this date or in breach of the application procedure will not be considered.
NOTE:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- The internship provides for equal opportunity participation. Eligible persons from across Nigeria, including Persons with Disability (PWD), are encouraged to apply.
- For enquiries, you may email: internship2025@placng.org
Learn more about our previous Legislative Internships
2022 Legislative Internship Report
2021 Legislative Internship Report
2020 Legislative Internship Report
2019 Legislative Internship Report
2018 Legislative Internship Report
2015 Legislative Internship Report
2014 Legislative Internship Report
