U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. 26th District of Texas

Internship Program

To apply for an internship, please:

Click on the Internship Application Form (below)
* Write a cover letter
* Write your resume
* Provide a writing sample and
* Indicate the months, days and times you will be available to work

If you are applying for an internship in Washington, DC, please send your application materials to Rebekah West by email. If you have any questions, please contact Rebekah by telephone at (202) 225-7772. 

If you are applying for an internship in the Lewisville or Fort Worth district offices, please send your application materials to Robin Vaughan or fax to (972) 434-9705.

DEADLINES

The deadline to apply for internships in the Lewisville and Fort Worth District Offices of Rep. Burgess is as follows:

- for Fall 2010, the deadline is August 6, 2010
- for Winter Break (mid Dec 2010-mid Jan 2011), the deadline is November 5, 2010
- for Spring 2011, the deadline to apply is December 3, 2010

Congressman Burgess has a very creative and in-depth internship program. Interns are selected from the 26th District and the Washington, DC area. Congressman Burgess’ Washington office is very flexible with interns' schedules and very understanding of the work-school process. While on Capitol Hill interns complete a variety of tasks including corresponding with constituents, conducting Congressional Capitol tours, drafting legislative items and attending briefings. Interns get a wonderful opportunity to see politics from a very personal level. Check out the following stories from past intern participants:

"My internship in the office of Congressman Burgess was an amazing experience that allowed me to explore and learn about the legislation and issues that matter most to me and the Constituents of the 26th District. The Congressman and his staff have designed a unique program which allows you to complete a variety of legislative and administrative tasks under the supervision of every staffer. I learned far more about the legislative and policy process during my time in DC than I ever could have learned in any classroom. The time I spent living and working in DC is something I will never forget and it would not have been worth while without the opportunities I was given on and off the Hill." Nathan Edgerton

"I experienced things I never would have anywhere else; and not just work experiences either, but real life stuff that many people pay no attention to like looking up while jogging and finding yourself right in front of the Washington Monument or being stuck in traffic because the Presidential Motorcade is rushing through town. It’s the little things throughout the day that really make it worthwhile. The fact that I had the privilege to serve is a blessing." Andrew Acker

Internship Application - Washington DC Office
Washington, DC Internship Application

Internship Information Flyer - District Offices

Internship Application - District Offices
Intern Application - District Offices