PLAC 2026 Legislative Internship Opportunity for Young Nigerians

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The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) has announced its 2026 Legislative Internship Opportunity for young Nigerians interested in gaining practical knowledge of legislative practice and processes at the National Assembly. 

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This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who want to build experience in governance, policy, and law-making in Nigeria.

About the PLAC 2026 Legislative Internship

PLAC, with support from the European Union (EU), is offering a 10-week full-time internship programme. 

The internship aims to equip participants with hands-on knowledge of how the legislature works while promoting good governance and citizens’ access to the legislative process.

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Duration: May 2026 – July 2026

Location: National Assembly, Abuja, FCT

Why You Should Apply PLAC 2026 Legislative Internship Program?

This internship offers a rare chance to understand how laws are made in Nigeria from the inside. 

Whether you studied Law, Political Science, Mass Communication, or any other course, this programme can significantly boost your career in public service, policy advocacy, or governance.

Do not miss this opportunity! Prepare your documents early and submit before the deadline. Share this post with friends and classmates who might be interested.

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Eligibility Criteria for  PLAC 2026 Legislative Internship Program

To apply for the PLAC 2026 Legislative Internship, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Nigerian citizen
• Be between 21 and 35 years of age
• Have at least a first degree in any discipline from a recognized tertiary institution
• Have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme
• Possess good English writing and speaking skills
• Have good computer skills
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
• Persons with Disability (PWD) and eligible applicants from all parts of Nigeria are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits of the Internship

The benefits of the Internship programme includes:

• Stipends to cover transportation and lunch costs while in Abuja
• Valuable practical experience in legislative processes
• Opportunity to network and learn from professionals in governance and advocacy

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Note: Interns are responsible for their own accommodation and relocation costs. PLAC will not provide housing or cover relocation expenses. 

Applicants are advised to make arrangements to reside in Abuja during the programme.

Application Requirements for PLAC 2026 Legislative Internship Program 

Prepare the following carefully before applying:

• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) in Microsoft Word or PDF formatSave the CV with your full name
• Include your State of origin, date of birth, and NYSC service details (place of service)
• Maximum of 2 pages
• A Statement of Purpose (maximum 300 words) explaining why you want to participate in the internship
• This should be included on the last page of your CV
• The combined CV + Statement of Purpose must not exceed 3 pages
• You will also need to copy and paste the Statement of Purpose into the online application form.

How to Apply for PLAC 2026 Legislative Internship

1. Visit the official internship recruitment portal below:

APPLY HERE.

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2. Complete the online application form

3. Upload your combined CV and Statement of Purpose as a single document

4. Submit your application

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Application Deadline

Submit your entries on or before 11:59 PM (West Africa Time – WAT), Friday, 10 April 2026. 

Note: Applications submitted after this deadline or those that do not follow the specified requirements will not be considered.

Enquiries

For any questions regarding the PLAC 2026 Legislative Internship, send an email to: internship2026@placng.org.

General contact: info@placng.org or +234-809-189-9999