Staff members in the Washington, D.C. office assist the Senator directly with his legislative responsibilities by performing research, tracking and developing legislative initiatives, and contacting constituents and their representatives. Based on the individual’s availability and skills, interns will work with legislative staff, press secretaries, and administrative staff.

All undergraduate interns are required to perform reception, general office support duties, and tours of the Capitol. In addition, interns are given much substantive work as they perform legislative research, assist staff in writing memos, attend briefings and hearings, and provide additional support in both the Senator’s leadership and policy offices. Undergraduate press interns also assist the press secretaries to conduct legislative and media research, draft press releases, conduct outreach to the Senate Recording Studio, and help with upkeep of the Senator’s website.

Graduate interns and Legal interns provide assistance to Senator Durbin’s Appropriations and Judiciary Committee staff members, respectively. This includes helping with hearing preparation, conducting legislative research, and providing administrative assistance to the Committee staff.

All interested applicants, whether undergraduates or students in graduate or law school, should submit completed application materials to the Intern Coordinator in Washington, D.C. Mailing address information can be found on page 4 of the application.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to ongoing delays in postal mail to federal buildings however, especially those in and around Washington, D.C., it is preferred that applications are submitted either by e-mail to internships@durbin.senate.gov, or by fax to 202.228.0400.

Sen. Durbin's Illinois offices (located in Chicago, Springfield, Rock Island, and Carbondale) assist constituents in matters dealing with federal services and provide outreach to constituent interest groups on behalf of the Senator. Based on the individual's availability and skills, interns will work with outreach staff, case workers, press secretaries and administrative staff.

All interns are required to perform reception and general office support duties. In addition, interns are given as much substantive work as possible, including opportunities to conduct legislative research, assist with casework matters, and work with the press team.

All interested applicants should submit completed application materials to the Intern Coordinator in the appropriate state office to which they are applying. Mailing address information can be found on page 4 of the application.

Applications can also be sent via e-mail to internships@durbin.senate.gov or by fax to the appropriate office.