Service as an unpaid intern is available in Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions in Senator Cornyn's D.C. office as well as his seven district offices located in Austin, Dallas, Harlingen, Houston, Lubbock, San Antonio and Tyler.

2006 Internship Dates and Deadlines

All materials must be submitted by the following deadlines before your application will be considered:

Application Requirements

• All students who apply must have graduated from high school, completed at least one semester of college classes, or have at least one semester of course work remaining before they obtain their undergraduate degree. Graduate students or post graduates do not qualify for the internship program.
• Our office recognizes the unpredictable nature of academic schedules. However, Washington, D.C. interns are expected to work FORTY hours per week in Summer Sessions, and THIRTY hours a week in Spring and Fall sessions. State office hours are scheduled according to academic availability. While semester-long internships are preferred for the Spring and Fall Sessions, our office is flexible and willing to accommodate you if there is a conflict. Please plan on working a minimum of SIX consecutive weeks during the Summer Session.
• Complete the application below in one of the following formats;
  
  
  • online internship application
    
    or
    
    internship application [PDF]
    
  • Don't have acrobat reader? Download it here.
  
  
• Resume (please include anticipated date of graduation)
• Official copy of college transcript;
• Essay: Which of Senator Cornyn's policy stances or professional developments inspires you and why?
  
  - The essay should be typed, between 800 and 1000 words in length, and double-spaced in 12 point font.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Students may send their application materials to:
  
  The Honorable John Cornyn
  United States Senator
  ATTN: Internship Coordinator
  221 West 6th Street, Suite 1530
  Austin, TX 78701
  * Fax: (512) 469-6020

Please be aware that security measures at the capitol significantly delay mail. If you send your application within two weeks of the deadline, it is strongly encouraged that you fax your application.