Northern Ireland Assembly Online Insight Days (NI students)

Join the Northern Ireland Assembly for a two-day remote insight experience that introduces you to the work of MLAs and the role they play in Parliament Buildings at Stormont. You will find out how the Assembly checks the work of Ministers and their Departments, passes laws and represents people in their constituencies.

The programme also explores the wider work that supports democracy behind the scenes. You will learn about managing an Assembly Committee, providing research to MLAs and sharing information with the public.

The opportunity is designed to give you a clearer picture of how a legislature works and the range of staff roles involved in supporting it.

It is aimed at 16 to 19 year olds and includes skills development in listening, speaking and teamwork. The experience is delivered online, and applicants must be students in Northern Ireland. Places are limited, so it is intended for young people who want an introduction to politics, public service and parliamentary work.