Internships are generally unpaid and do not provide housing; however they are a great way to walk the halls of Congress, experience the way our government operates, and gain college credit all at once. An internship program is not designed strictly for political science or government majors, but it is beneficial to have a strong interest in politics, a strong sense of responsibility, enthusiasm, and ability to adapt to a busy work environment.  

Each Congressional office selects interns based on their office needs and demands. Most students arrange their internships during a semester of college (four months) for college credit. You will find that many congressional offices are flexible with the terms of the internship program.  

As a congressional intern, you will be involved many interesting and educational experiences like attending briefings and hearings on Capitol Hill. However, you will find that the main responsibility in congressional office is sorting and distributing mail, answering phones, drafting correspondence, and conducting legislative research to assist the Member and staff.