Internships

The office of Senator Lieberman offers internship opportunities year-round for qualified college students. The program is offered in both our state office in Hartford, Connecticut, and in our Washington, D.C. office. See links below and at left.

The intent of the program is to offer college students an opportunity to observe and participate in the workings of the United States Senate. Interns rapidly become an integral part of the office and are offered opportunities to assist professional staff in legislative, press, administrative, and constituent service activities.

Interns can expect to spend approximately fifty percent of their time handling routine administrative and clerical duties and the other fifty percent of their time on more substantive activities. On the whole, our goal is to offer as rewarding an experience as possible, while fulfilling the existing needs of the office. As a rule, students must commit to work full time during the summer. Fall and Spring applicants must commit to at least two full days per week, with preference given to those who can work as many full days as possible. Fall and Spring applicants to the Hartford office must commit to at least 8 to 9 hours per week divided among 2 to 3 days. 

To apply for an internship in Senator Lieberman's Washington, D.C. office, please fill out the intern application (click here) and fax it along with 2 letters of recommendation from school or work related references, a resume, writing sample of maximum 500 words, and a copy of your transcript. The fax number for application packets is 202-224-9750. Please also mail the originals to Senator Lieberman's Washington, D.C. office. If you are a foreign student applying for an internship, please click here.

To apply for an internship in Senator Lieberman's Hartford, Connecticut office, please fill out the intern application (click here) and mail it along with 1 letter of recommendation, a resume, writing sample, and a copy of your transcript. Applications should be mailed to the Hartford office or faxed to 866-317-2242.

Deadlines:

Washington, DC Program:
Summer Sessions I and II - March 17
Fall Semester - July 30
Spring Semester - November 9
(applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis, but preference is given to those who submit materials before the above dates)

Due to heightened security procedures, allow seven business days for mail, including overnight deliveries, to reach the Washington office.

Connecticut Program:
Summer - April 15
Applications for Spring and Fall are reviewed on a rolling basis.