House of Commons and Welsh Assembly Placements Summer 2014 Information Meeting 23 October 2013

Parliamentary Placement Scheme What is it? –Summer placement in Welsh Assembly or House of Commons –Placement with an AM/MP or Political Party –Varied work –Usually last weeks

Parliamentary Placement Scheme What are we looking for? –Second year students – single honours, joint or major/minor –Competitive application process –Not necessarily just academic high flyers –Good ambassadors

Parliamentary Placement Scheme Funding –Awards of £250 will be given to successful candidates

Parliamentary Placement Scheme How do I apply? –Complete application form –Curriculum Vitae –Covering letter –Passport sized photograph –Deadline: Monday 11 November 2013

Parliamentary Placement Scheme What happens next? –Submit application by deadline - Monday 11 November –Department to draw up shortlist and inform applicants –Interviews conducted – Provisional date 3/4 December –Shortlisted candidates informed of outcome –Start matching students with MPs and AMs –Once placement confirmed, MP or AM to contact student to finalise arrangements, accommodation and security pass

Parliamentary Placement Scheme Summary of Deadlines/Dates (Pease note: these dates are subject to change) 11 NovemberSubmit application form to the Drop box, Departmental Foyer 22 NovemberNotification of short-listed candidates 3/4 DecemberInterviews w/b 9 DecemberNotification of results to short- listed candidates April-MayFinal briefing Early OctoberFeedback & 1-page summary

Parliamentary Placement Scheme Student Feedback