The intent of the program is to offer students an opportunity to observe and participate in the workings of
the United States Senate through full or part-time work in one of our offices. Interns rapidly become a
working part of the office and are offered opportunities to assist professional staff in legislative, press,
administrative, and constituent service activities.

Interns can expect to spend approximately fifty percent of their time handling routine administrative and
clerical duties and the other fifty percent of their time on more substantive activities. As a rule, students
must commit a minimum of three full days during the summer session, and two to three part-time days
during the fall and spring semesters; however, interns working full time will have greater opportunities to
participate in long term and substantive projects. Applicants who are available on a full time basis receive
preference. On the whole, our goal is to offer as rewarding an experience as possible, while fulfilling the
existing needs of the office.

The following is a brief description of our state and Washington programs.

INTERNSHIPS IN NEW YORK STATE

Our internship program in New York offers students firsthand experience in the operation of a Senate state
office and the opportunity to examine how the state operation interacts with and enhances the legislative
duties of the Senator. The state office is as important as the Washington office to the total organization.
The state office is the front line and ultimate representative of the Senator. Constituent casework and
public outreach are areas handled by the state office. Interns in the New York office will have
opportunities to participate in all of the state office functions.

INTERNSHIPS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Our internship program in Washington, D.C. offers students the opportunity to examine the Federal
Government from an insider's point of view. Interns will be able to study how the United States Senate
works and how it interacts with the House of Representatives, the judicial, and the executive branches.

The Washington office is divided into four departments - - administrative, legislative, press, and
correspondence. The program will offer exposure and opportunities in all these areas, and participants
can expect assignments from any of the staff as the need arises.

Interns in Washington are encouraged to take advantage of all the opportunities in the Senate offers. As
time permits, they should observe the Senate and House chambers in session, take advantage of the
Library of Congress, and study the role of the legislative committee.

For an application, click here.