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 five state offices located in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Lubbock, and San Antonio. Please note that if you are chosen to receive an internship, housing will not be provided.
2013 Intern Sessions and Deadlines:
Spring 2013
Summer 2013
Fall 2013
*Summer Session 2 extends through August 23, 2013, for students serving in a state office.
**For individuals applying after the stated deadline, you will only be eligible to work in one of the state offices.
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. In addition to a completed Internship Application Form, students must submit:
Please send application materials via mail to:
Senator John Cornyn
ATTN: Internship Coordinator
517 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Fax to: (202) 224-5220
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.
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