2025 Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) Internship Programme

📖 About Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre Internship Program

The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), with support from the European Union (EU), is offering a 10-week full-time internship program for young Nigerians. This program provides an opportunity to gain knowledge of legislative practices and processes at the National Assembly.

• Location: Abuja, Nigeria
• Duration: September 2025 to December 2025

🎯 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: July 18, 2025
• Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 (by 11:59 pm, West Africa Time – WAT)
• Category: Internship
• Opportunity Location: Nigeria
• Eligible Locations: Nigeria

💼 Benefits of the Internship Program

• Stipend: Covers transportation and lunch costs within Abuja.
• Accommodation: Interns must arrange their own accommodation and bear relocation costs if necessary.
• Note: Applicants should be able to reside in Abuja for the internship duration.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the internship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Nigerian citizen aged between 21 and 35 years.
• Hold 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.
• Demonstrate good computer skills.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills.

📝 Application Process

Follow these steps to apply for the internship:

1. Visit the PLAC internship recruitment portal.
2. Complete the web application form and upload your CV in Microsoft Word format.
   • Your CV should include:
     • State of origin
     • Date of birth
     • NYSC service location
   • Add a Statement of Interest/Purpose (maximum 300 words) on the last page of your CV.
   • Ensure the CV and Statement of Purpose are combined into one document (not exceeding two pages).
3. Complete the accompanying Pre-Screening Assessment Form.
4. Copy and paste the Statement of Purpose from your CV into the online application form.

Important Notes:

• Applications must be submitted before midnight on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
• Late submissions or applications that do not follow the procedure will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

📌 Additional Information

• The internship encourages equal opportunity participation. Eligible persons from across Nigeria, including Persons with Disability (PWD), are encouraged to apply.
• For inquiries, email: internship2025@placng.org

📅 Application Deadline

July 31, 2025 (11:59 pm WAT)

🔗 Application Portal

• View details of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre Internship Program.
• Apply directly via the PLAC internship recruitment portal.

• 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.