A Congressional internship is a valuable opportunity for students with an interest in public service to gain hands-on experience and knowledge of the United States Senate. 

Internships are available in my offices in Washington, DC, and Hartford, CT.  I am seeking hard-working and detail-oriented college students with outstanding communication and time management skills.  An ardent desire to help others is required.  Interns will work closely with my staff and constituents to attain a broad understanding of the interaction between citizens and their government.  Interns assist my staff with various administrative tasks, including answering phones and sorting mail, and also participate in more substantive activities, including drafting responses to constituent inquiries, conducting legislative research, attending briefings, hearings, meetings, press conferences, and other events, and drafting memos for the staff and me.

Students of all backgrounds and areas of study are encouraged to apply.  Internships are unpaid, but students may receive course credit for their work.  The Washington, DC office accepts applications from rising juniors and seniors in college, and from recent graduates.  The Hartford office accepts applications from undergraduate and graduate students. 

We are currently accepting Spring internship applications. The deadline to apply for a Spring internship in the Hartford Office is December 5, 2014. The deadline to apply for a Spring internship in the DC Office is also December 5, 2014.

To apply for an internship in my Washington office, please submit a cover letter, resume, and two brief writing samples to: Office of Senator Chris Murphy, Attn: Daniel Lee, Suite 303, Hart Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510.

To apply for an internship in my Hartford office, please submit a cover letter, resume, and two brief writing samples to: Office of Senator Chris Murphy, Attn: Alice Diaz, One Constitution Plaza, 7th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103.