Internships
Washington, DC: Postponed Due to COVID-19
The Washington, D.C. Summer Internship program has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Further internships in Washington, D.C. have been indefinitely postponed. Please continue to check our webpage for updated information.
In the Washington, DC office, internships run throughout the fall, spring or summer semesters for college students and offer students invaluable work experience. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but generally run 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when not in session.
In Washington, DC, interns' responsibilities will vary. They will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.
District
In the District office, interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent case work or work on District-based projects of importance.
If you would like more information on Congressional Internships—please contact our office.