Crohn's & Colitis UK successfully places another parliamentary intern

As a Law graduate just out of university I was feeling really nervous about my first day as I have no previous experience working in an office, let alone for a political party. Embarking on my 3 month internship I aim to show employers that even though I have Crohn's Disease, I am still capable of working just like any other person.

I was welcomed into the office by all the staff, and have been really busy during my first few days here. I have already had the opportunity to work on a new Bill currently before the Assembly on public health called 'listening to you: your health matters'. I have also been researching Legal Highs and their impact. I have been critiquing the Bill and suggesting ways it can be amended. I have also been asked to write briefings for Assembly Members on a number of different areas including Culture and Poverty and the Armed Forces.

As the Assembly is currently in recess [on a break] I have thankfully been eased in to working in the office, but I am also excited to see how much busier it is when the Assembly Members return next week. I will then have the chance to sit in on committee meetings; attend press briefings; and even enter the Senedd when the Assembly is in session!

I look forward to learning as much as I can while I am here. It is an amazing experience to have as a new graduate.

Sally has hit the ground running here in the Assembly and has fitted straight into the team. She hasn't been phased once with any of the varying tasks we've given her and she's coped brilliantly despite being thrown in at the deep end with hefty legislation to wade through! She's proven to be a great asset to our research team and hope she enjoys the next few months.