The Internship Program is designed especially to allow students to apply lessons learned in class to a work environment, to make professional contacts and to obtain extensive knowledge of government agencies and, more specifically, to learn how a Congressional office functions to serve constituents.

Interns in the Washington, D.C. office will have an opportunity to learn about the legislative process and the federal government by working closely with the legislative, and communications staff, while interns in the District Office will learn about the constituent services process by assisting communications and constituent services staff. In today’s job market, the experience that an internship provides is vital for career development.

All internships are unpaid and candidates who are chosen for the Washington, D.C. office are responsible for paying their travel and living expenses. However, interns in any office can arrange to receive academic credit for their work.

The selection process is highly competitive. Candidates are selected based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, interest in public policy and community service contributions. The staff will initially review each application. Then, promising candidates will be contacted for interviews.

2008 APPROXIMATE SESSION DATES:
Winter: January 17 – March 23, 2008
Spring: March 28 – May 18, 2008
Summer I: May 23 – July 13, 2008
Summer II: July 18 – September 22, 2008
Fall: September 26 – December 21, 2008

2008 APPLICATION DEADLINES:
January 2, 2008
March 5, 2008
April 30, 2008
July 2, 2008
August 13, 2008

The Internship Application can be downloaded below. Please fill out the application and mail it to the office with which you are seeking an internship.