Legislator Training

New Member Virtual Orientation

Congrats! You’ve just been elected to what will hopefully be a rewarding, fulfilling career as a public servant!  But, it’ll also be a wild ride – especially as you get your start during a pandemic. NCSL, an organization you can count on for bipartisan research and information, is here to make sure you have the information you need to get a leg-up.  Don’t miss these virtual orientation events that are laser-focused on the skills you’ll need as a new legislator. 

Podcast: Be More Effective

NCSL is committed to the success of legislators. We provide top-tier training and strategic planning in your legislature or at meetings designed specifically for you. Tens of thousands of Americans have served in legislatures over the years, and some of them have shared their tips and advice, which you can find in our Effective Legislator audio series, also available on iTunes. 

Learn on Demand

In a demanding job, NCSL makes it easy to stay up-to-date at your convenience. Through a vast library of webinars, videos and training resources, you can brush up on any topic that interests you.

Daily Development

Here is where you will find a limited series toolbox of five useful online resources on a common theme. These resources are relevant to every level of the legislative world: legislators, legislative staff and leadership. A new theme is presented each week.

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