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Internships

A limited number of U.S. Senate Internships are available to students who want to learn about the Senate, Congress and the federal government firsthand. A Senate Internship is a wonderful opportunity to see the Senate in action, while working to advance legislation and other projects important to North Dakota.

Internships are available in Washington DC, Bismarck, Fargo and Minot.

My office schedules Senate Internships to run through three general time periods:

Please note that the following application deadlines apply to my Washington, DC office:

Now accepting applications for: Spring 2006

We try to be flexible in order to track the calendars in place at different colleges and universities, and specific periods of availability for individual Interns. Dates for terms listed above, then, are general and if need be, can be altered to fit individual schedule needs.

Application Process

To apply for an internship you must submit an application with the following:

  1. Application Form
  2. Resume
  3. Current college transcript
  4. Three letters of reference
  5. Writing sample (Sample should be a short essay, one page, that demonstrates your writing skills. Simply write about a topic of importance to you.)

Please send a completed application and other materials to the address listed below.

Senator Byron L. Dorgan
Re: Internships
PO Box 2579
Bismarck, ND 58502

What Interns Say About their Internship Experience:

"This is the best working experience I've ever had." -- Joe, Jamestown

"The internship was a very exciting and educational experience for me. I would recommend it for anyone interested in political science." -- Jessica, Fargo

"The highlight, for me, was meeting the President and First Lady. But also, I really enjoyed learning more about the federal government and having the opportunity to actively participate in the issues that interest me most." -- Brad, Fargo

"My experience working with Senator Dorgan and his staff is one I'll never forget. I recommend an internship in a Senate office to anyone!" -- Lindsey, Minot

"I learned a lot more from this than I could have in a semester of college." -- Heather, Fargo

"I like being in the midst of so many important discussions. I also have enjoyed seeing how focusing upon the serious concerns of real people is the key to making sound public policy that truly helps." -- Eric, Wishek

"The opportunity has provided many valuable and exciting experiences that will benefit me in my future career. Senator Dorgan is very good about ensuring his interns enjoy their experience and get the most out of their time here." -- Erica, Williston

"My internship with Senator Dorgan's office has been a highly valuable experience. I have learned a great deal and am thankful that I had the opportunity to work for him." -- Jessica, Bismarck

"My internship has provided me with the opportunity to explore a field I was interested in while gaining real work experience. I've been able to help many people and meet even more." -- Amber, Forbes

"During my internship, I especially enjoyed meeting all of the North Dakotans that came to our office." -- Laura, Fargo