Government & Law

POLICY:

Capitol Hill

General Information

• Press internship vs. legislative internship
  • Many offices offer both kinds of internships, with press internships focusing on media and legislative focusing on policy memos
  • Keep eye out for both positions
• For senators & representatives, preference is given to students originally from, going to school, or spending significant time in the member’s state
  • All Cornell students should apply to NY Senators and Representatives (regardless of their home state!)

Senate Internships

The Senate Internship Opportunities Bulletin is published as a service to Senate offices choosing to advertise internship opportunities. The bulletin is revised in real time during business hours. For live updates, follow the Senate Employment Office on Twitter @Senate_Jobs.

The internship opportunities published here do not include all potential Senate internships. Each Senate office manages their intern program, and information can typically be found on their individual websites.

To apply for internship opportunities, please follow the application instructions at the end of each advertisement. Indicate the job referral number associated with each advertisement and submit a separate application for every internship opportunity for which you wish to apply.

• Look at Senators personal websites (e.g. Home | U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy)
  • Check under “About,” “Services Offered,” or “Contact Us” for internship posting
  • Full list of senators & their websites: U.S. Senate: Senators
• Look at Committee websites (e.g. Home | U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget)
  • Also check out the minority committee website for additional internships
  • Full list of Senate committees: U.S. Senate: Committees
•  U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms: SAA Internship Program

House Internships

The House offers many college internship opportunities in Washington, DC, and district offices around the U.S.  Opportunities are generally available in the spring, summer, and fall. Summer positions are the most popular and most competitive. Applying for an internship or fellowship is similar to applying for admission to a college or university. The application process takes time and effort, often requiring essays and interviews.

• Look at Representatives personal websites (e.g. Congressman Thomas Suozzi |)
  • Check under “About,” “Services Offered,” or “Contact Us” for internship posting
  • Full list of house reps & their websites: Representatives | house.gov
• Look at Committee websites (e.g.
  • Also check out the minority committee website for additional internships (often linked on majority websites)
•  Full list of House committees: Committees | house.gov 

 

Diversity & Inclusion Internships

• Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Internship
• Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Internship
• Native American Congressional Internship
• Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies

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