Jay Inslee: Washington's 1st Congressional District

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Student Internships

[ 1st Congressional District ] [ Washington, D.C. ] [ Application ]

The purpose of Jay's internship program is to offer college students an opportunity to witness and participate in the day-to-day operations of a congressional office and the House of Representatives. Interns may work in the district office in Shoreline, Wash., or in the Washington, D.C., office.

As an intern in the Washington, D.C., office, students participate in weekly legislative staff meetings and activities, and are expected to aid in the daily operations of the office. Interns also are encouraged to attend important hearings and briefings on the issues of their preference. Opportunities for interns to research both issues of personal interest and issues of current legislative concern are provided, as well as the chance to attend Congressional Research Service seminars and workshops through the Library of Congress.

Congressional internships provide unique opportunities for interns to hear famous speakers (recent examples include Colin Powell and Cokie Roberts). Outside the office, there are a multitude of monuments, memorials and museums that offer interns excellent historical insight.

"Interning for Congressman Inslee in Washington, D.C. has been an invaluable opportunity. The knowledge that I have gained through hands-on experiences in our nation's Capitol could not have been learned in a classroom. My respect and awareness of the democratic and legislative processes have tremendously increased and I have even been able to work on legislation that was of personal concern to me. As if the experiences were not enough, Congressman Inslee and his staff are fun and intelligent role models who have inspired me to continue working towards a career in public service."

Beth Ann Simpson, Poulsbo
Washington D.C. intern, Fall 2004