Law Clerkships: The United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary has one of the broadest jurisdictions of any standing Senate committee, encompassing oversight of constitutional amendments; federal courts and judges; immigration; human rights; bankruptcy; federal crimes; intellectual property; and antitrust regulation.

As a former state supreme court justice and state attorney general, and Texas' first member of the Judiciary Committee since 1961, I am pleased to engage Texas' and the nation's best-qualified law students to serve as law clerks and assist me as I fulfill my responsibilities on the Committee.

Clerks will assist me and my team of lawyers, and can expect an educational, rewarding experience shaped by all matters and issues that come before the Committee. A stipend is available. Interested students should complete the application and send the requisite materials as directed.

Thank you for your interest in serving as a law clerk for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Sincerely,

John Cornyn

United States Senator

United States Senate Intern Program: The Senate Intern program is a tradition that has been part of the United States Congress for many years. In the Senate, interns provide a valuable service that not only renders substantial assistance to Senators and staff, but often enables them to personally assist the citizens of their state in a variety of ways. In return, interns gain a unique insight into how government works and a behind-the-scenes look at the legislative process. In Senator Cornyn's offices, interns take on tasks such as processing mail and running errands, while also working on research projects, attending hearings and press conferences, conducting tours of the U.S. Capitol, and personally responding to constituent inquiries.

Service as an unpaid intern is available throughout the year in Senator Cornyn's D.C. office as well as six district offices located in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Lubbock, San Antonio and Tyler. Please note that if you are chosen to receive an internship, housing will not be provided.

2011 Intern Sessions and Deadlines:

Spring 2011

January 10, 2011 – May 13, 2011
Deadline to Apply:  November 12, 2010 

Summer 2011

Session 1:  May 16, 2011 – June 24, 2011
Session 2:  June 27, 2011 – August 5, 2011
Deadline to Apply:  March 14, 2011

Fall 2011

August 29, 2011 – December 16, 2011
Deadline to Apply:  June 27, 2011

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. Graduates and Graduate students may not apply.
  • If accepted, students will be required to work 40 hours per week in Summer Sessions and 30 hours per week in Spring and Fall Sessions.
  • In addition to a completed Internship Application Form, students must submit:
      o Resume
      o Official college transcript
      o Two letters of Recommendation
      o Essay: Why do you want to intern for Senator Cornyn? Which of  Senator Cornyn's policy stances do you most appreciate and why?
         o Essay should be typed, doubled spaced 12-point font, and a minimum of 800 words.
  • Please send application materials via mail to:
    Senator John Cornyn
    ATTN: Internship Coordinator
    221 West 6th Street, Suite 1530
    Austin, Texas 78701
  • or via fax to: (512) 469-6020
United States Senate Youth Program: The United States Senate Youth Program is an excellent opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to deepen their knowledge of the Senate and the federal government overall, as well as receive a one-time $5,000 college scholarship to the undergraduate college of their choice. Begun in 1962 through Senate Resolution, the program is sponsored by the Senate each year to encourage high school students to pursue careers in public service.  Two high school juniors or seniors are selected each year from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity to serve as delegates to Washington Week, a week-long educational program that takes place in Washington, D.C. Public and private high school teachers and principals nominate qualified students beginning in early fall. To qualify students must hold student body office or another elected or appointed position in their communities and show academic interest and aptitude in government, history and politics. The chief state school officer in each state makes the final selection by December 1. The program is merit-based and highly competitive and the chosen delegates are consistently outstanding. For more information, please go to: www.ussenateyouth.org