Republican Senator from Western state seeks a full time paid intern to start at the beginning of September for the fall of 2024. Duties may include, but are not limited to, assisting with administrative tasks, leading Capitol tours, processing mail, and attending briefings and hearings. Candidates must commit to complete the internship, which runs until the end of December. This is a fast paced office so multitasking and attention to details are required. Candidates with previous Hill experience and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply. To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and references to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Midwest Republican Senator seeks a full time intern for a leadership office to start at the beginning of September for the fall of 2024. This office helps senators communicate their priorities directly to the American people through a wide variety of communications resources, including television, radio, web technology, social media, and graphic design, among others resources.

Interns assist with a variety of tasks. Duties include compiling press clips, answering phones, greeting guests, and assisting with audio and video recording equipment. Experience working within a television, video, or digital media production environment is a plus.

This is a fast-paced office; candidates must have the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work well within a multi-tasking environment. Applicants must be hard-working, motivated, and enthusiastic. Interns are expected to be professional and exhibit a willingness to learn. This is an in-person, paid opportunity in Washington, D.C. Candidates with previous Hill experience and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and one short writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job title and referral number in the subject line.

Senator Tammy Baldwin’s D.C. office is currently accepting applications for a Fall 2024 Press Intern. 

This is a paid position and candidates should be able to make a commitment to work every morning starting at 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM for a total of 20 hours a week. The intern’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to: media monitoring, clipping and captioning news coverage of the Senator, managing press lists, miscellaneous research, drafting press releases, and handling other press-related duties. Previous communications experience is preferred. Wisconsin ties are a bonus.

This office is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate Rules, regulations, and applicable federal laws and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status, or any other factors prohibited by applicable federal law. Women, people of color, and other members of traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.

To apply: Please fill out the DC Press Internship Application https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/f37ff085-df89-461e-8223-f85b63106f86/

The deadline to apply is COB August 9th, 2024.

Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) is accepting law clerk applications for the Fall 2024 semester. Applicants must either be currently enrolled in an accredited JD program or have recently received a JD from an accredited program. Demonstrated interest in public service is preferred. Senator Padilla offers law clerkships in his Washington D.C. office. Law Clerks’ responsibilities will include conducting research, drafting memoranda, tracking legislation, preparing for committee hearings, evaluating court decisions and legal trends, and assisting counsel with Senator Padilla’s portfolio on the Judiciary Committee. Law clerks must be able to write quickly and clearly, be flexible in adjusting to changing circumstances and legislative priorities, and be self-starters capable of taking responsibility for complicated, ongoing projects. The office is an equal employment opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate Rules, regulations and applicable federal laws. The office does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other factors. To apply, please submit, the following a one-page cover letter, a one-page resume, a three-page writing sample, and a current transcript to https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/6340e282-13d4-4a3c-b81c-dac632647762. In your cover letter, please note (i) your approximate start date, (ii) your approximate end date, and (iii) your approximate weekly hours. Inquiries may be directed to internship_padilla@padilla.senate.gov. This is a position based in Washington, DC. Applications for the Fall semester will be considered on a rolling basis until August 8, 2024.

The Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is looking for an individual who is interested in a full-time, Press Internship, starting in early August. If accepted, you will work closely with the communications team and gain valuable experience. Interns help coordinate logistics for press conferences in the U.S. Capitol, answer press calls, assist with media monitoring, rapid response, and the Senator’s daily clips collection and distribution. Tasks require individuals to be detail oriented with strong writing and grammar skills. Recent graduates with a communication or political science background are encouraged to apply. This position is for immediate, full-time availability only. The application is open as long as it is listed on the Senate Bulletin. Stipends are available to apply for. The Office of Senator Gillibrand is an equal opportunity employer. To apply: Please fill out the DC Press Internship Application which can be found HERE.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy seeks a part-time paid health economics fellow. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in economics, data analysis, Python programming, and a working knowledge of the U.S. health care ecosystem. Fellow will be responsible for performing in-depth analysis of various health policy proposals related to Medicare, health insurance markets, hospital financing, and patient affordability. Fellows must be available to work at least two days per week, one day being in-person in the Senator’s Washington D.C. office. A living stipend is available for qualifying candidates. Fellowship will run for 3-6 months based on the candidate’s availability, with an option to renew for an additional 6 months based on need. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and sample programming portfolio to gopsenatejobs@gmail.com. 

Senator Ron Wyden’s Washington, DC, office is looking for students or recent graduates interested in a fall 2024 press internship. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, be detail-oriented, and show enthusiasm to learn in a fast-paced environment – with a demonstrated interest in press or digital communications. Responsibilities include compiling clips, updating press lists, monitoring media, and drafting or editing various public-facing materials. In addition, the intern will occasionally support Chairman Wyden and the Senate Finance Committee (majority staff) with press operations. Oregon/Pacific Northwest ties are a plus. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter (with your approximate weekly hours), writing sample, and three references to lily_johnson@wyden.senate.gov. Fall semester applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until July 26, 2024. 

The Senate Committee on Finance (majority staff) is seeking a health policy intern or law clerk to join the Committee’s health team for the Fall of 2024. Interns and law clerks routinely assist senior committee staff with legislative research, hearings, and other substantive assignments and administrative projects. Previous interns and fellows have worked on a variety of health issues, including Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, judicial challenges of health care law, prescription drug pricing reform, and expansion of health insurance coverage.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates would be current graduate or law students with a demonstrated interest in health policy. Often students can receive college credit for participating in the program. This position will start the first week of September, with some flexibility for a start date.

The Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Applicants should e-mail a brief cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number [230603] in the subject line.

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Majority) is accepting applications for fall interns to assist with energy, public lands, and natural resource issues. The position is best suited to those who are genuinely enthusiastic about policy issues in the Committee’s jurisdiction and eager to learn. Ties to West Virginia are a plus. This position will run from September through early November. Stipend or school credit will be offered.  The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Applications will be accepted until July 29th at 11:59pm. To apply, please submit a single PDF containing a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov. Please include the job referral number in the subject line.

The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship minority are seeking interns to assist the committee for the fall of 2024. Interns should expect to conduct policy and background research on pending legislation. Interns will assist with the Committee's hearings and bill mark-ups by compiling relevant information and developing reference materials for the Ranking Member and her staff. Interns will be expected to help with marketing and communications materials as well. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in legislative affairs, possess excellent attention to detail, time management, and exhibit exceptional reading and writing capabilities. Prior hill internship experience is preferred.

To apply, please submit the following: a one-page cover letter, a one-page resume, and a writing sample. This is a position based in Washington, D.C. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until August 10th, 2024. 

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line.

Democratic Senator seeks an in-person press intern in the Washington D.C. office for the fall semester (end of August until December 20, 20224). Responsibilities include compiling press clips, conducting research, maintaining and creating press lists, monitoring media, and assisting the press staff with the day-to-day operations of a very active press office. The ideal candidate for this internship will be a team player with excellent communication skills. Virginia ties are a plus but not mandatory. The Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Please send one PDF with your cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line by 11:59 AM on July 26, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Senate Committee on Finance Office of the Chairman is seeking an intern or law clerk to assist the Committee’s tax team for the fall of 2024. Interns and law clerks routinely assist with legislative research projects, hearings, and other substantive assignments and administrative tasks. Previous interns and law clerks have worked on a variety of tax policy issues; if selected, the office will work with you to find projects that best align with your interests.

Ideal candidates would be graduate or law students with a demonstrated interest in tax policy. Although neither a salary nor expenses can be paid, often students are able to receive college credit for participating in the program. This position will start in September 2024.

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. The Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, e-mail a brief cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number 230595 in the subject line.

Senator Blumenthal (D-CT) is accepting law clerk applications for the Fall 2024 session. Applicants must either be currently enrolled in an accredited JD program or have received a JD from an accredited program. Demonstrated interest in public service is preferred. Law clerks serve on the legislative team that manages the Judiciary Committee portfolio for Senator Blumenthal, and are responsible for conducting legal and policy research, preparing written materials, drafting legislation, and advising staff and the Senator. Law clerks may also collaborate with other legislative teams on issues and matters outside the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee (depending on the needs of the office and the interests of the law clerk). Law clerks must be able to write quickly and clearly, be flexible in adjusting to changing circumstances and legislative priorities, and be self-starters capable of taking responsibility for complicated, ongoing projects.

To apply, please submit, as a single PDF and in the following order, a one-page cover letter, a one-page resume, a three-page writing sample, and a current transcript to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line. In your cover letter, please note (i) your approximate start date and (ii) your approximate end date. Please also indicate your weekly availability, including days and hours available. While full-time availability is preferred, prospective law clerks who can work part-time will also be considered. This is an unpaid position based in Washington, DC. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until July 26, 2024.

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) seeks a conservative law student to serve as a part-time law clerk for the fall of 2024 (September–December) on the Republican staff of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The position will be on the Committee’s oversight and investigations team. Law clerks on the oversight and investigations team assist with conducting and memorializing legal and legislative research, drafting document demands and interrogatories to agencies and companies, tracking responses to those demands, reviewing document productions and responses to interrogatories, participating in briefings and interviews, and assisting with drafting written committee products including investigative reports. Applicants should possess exceptional written and oral communications skills and a strong work ethic with the ability to work independently. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis. A modest stipend is available for this position. To apply, please email a brief cover letter, resume, writing sample, and two references to senatecommercejobs@gmail.com indicating “Fall Law Clerk” in the subject line.

Senator Cory A. Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary and Chair of the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism, is accepting law clerk applications for fall 2024. Law clerks will engage in a range of activities, including preparing for hearings, conducting legal and policy research, and drafting memoranda and oversight letters. Law clerks will also assist in tracking legislation and nominations, as well as attend congressional briefings. Candidates must have strong writing and research skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Law clerks will work under the direct supervision of Senator Booker’s Senate Judiciary Committee staff. Ideal candidates are current law students who have a demonstrated passion for public interest and enjoy collaborative work. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in submitting an application, please send a cover letter, resume, and 5-10 page writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations office of Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-WI) is seeking law clerks for the fall of 2024.  The position offers law students the opportunity to gain experience conducting congressional oversight and investigations.  Law clerk responsibilities will include conducting legal research, drafting memorandum, letters, and reports, assisting Subcommittee staff in performing administrative duties, and other duties as assigned.  Law clerks will work closely with senior counsels and professional staff on a wide range of issues.  This position is unpaid, but law school credit is available.  Previous Capitol Hill, prosecutorial, investigative, or litigation experience preferred, but not required. 

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume to psirepclerk@gmail.com. 

The Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is hiring Legal Fellows for the fall of 2024. This position offers law students the opportunity to gain experience with federal legislation and policy. Responsibilities will include conducting legal and policy research, drafting letters, reports, and memos, helping staff prepare the Senator for hearings, and participating in meetings with stakeholders and constituents. Candidates should have completed at least one year of law school, have strong legal research abilities and written and oral communication skills, and be self-starters who take initiative. Senator Gillibrand’s office is an equal opportunity employer. The internship is in-person in Washington, D.C. and will run from May to August with flexible start dates. To apply, please fill out the application here. The deadline to apply is August 5, 2024, and submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis.