Washington, DC
In the Washington, DC office, internships run throughout the fall, spring or summer semesters. Internships in our DC office are paid, and interns gain 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 may 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.
Apply
To apply for an internship in one of our offices, please complete and submit the form below.
Washington, DC Office Internships:
Session Name
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Session Dates
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Application Due Date
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Spring
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January - May
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November 1
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Summer
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May - August
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April 1
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Fall
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September - December
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July 31
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District Office Internships:
Session Name
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Session Dates
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Application Due Date
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Spring
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January - May
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December 13
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Summer
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May - August
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April 15
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Fall
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September - December
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July 31
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