Apply to SOUTH-WEST LEGISLATIVE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
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Position Title: Legislative Fellow
Location: State Houses of Assembly (South-West Region)
Host Organization: Legis360
Focus Areas: Governance, Public Policy, Legislative Affairs, Civic Engagement, Research, & Public Communication
Programme Overview
The South-West Legislative Fellowship Programme is a hands-on, practical youth fellowship designed to deepen young citizens’ understanding of state-level legislative processes. Fellows will bridge the gap between government and the public by making complex legislative information transparent, accessible, and easy to understand.
Selected fellows will be directly embedded within their respective State Houses of Assembly across the South-West region, working alongside Assembly Clerks and key legislative staff.
Key Responsibilities
During the placement, fellows will engage in the following activities:
Institutional Engagement: Work directly with State House of Assembly officials and legislative staff to understand daily institutional operations.
Data Gap Analysis: Identify, analyze, and flag gaps in currently available legislative data and civic information.
Policy Research: Conduct rigorous research on state-level legislative issues, bills, and parliamentary processes.
Public Communication: Draft accessible civic briefs and clear, simplified legislative summaries for public consumption.
Civic Transparency: Develop creative strategies and materials to make legislative activities understandable to everyday citizens.
Fellowship Benefits
Direct Field Experience: Gain firsthand, practical experience inside a State House of Assembly.
Professional Skill Development: Build expertise in policy research, data analysis, legislative documentation, and strategic civic communication.
Networking: Collaborate directly with senior legislative staff, policy experts, and fellow youth leaders in governance.
Policy Idea Incubation: Legis360 will actively support the top 3 policy ideas submitted during the application phase that generate the most public engagement (likes and comments).
Selection Criteria & Attributes
Ideal candidates should demonstrate:
A strong passion for public policy, governance, civic technology, or legislative affairs.
Solid research, analytical, and writing capabilities.
The ability to translate complex legal or political jargon into engaging, clear civic content.
Practical, innovative policy ideas that address real community challenges.
How to Apply
Complete the Application: Fill out the online application form accurately with all requested background details.
Submit a Policy Idea: Provide a practical, thoughtful, and relevant policy proposal within your application to drive public discussion.
Assessment: Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for further assessments or a interview.
Important Notice: Specific application deadlines, age limits, or educational requirements are detailed directly within the portal. Applicants are strongly advised to review all criteria carefully on the official form before final submission.
