Revised: January 22, 2025 at 04:18 PM

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.

Offices within the United States Senate are equal opportunity employers.

231194 SENATOR KIM COMMUNICATIONS INTERN -

The Office of Senator Andy Kim is seeking a Communications Intern for our Washington, D.C. office for the Spring 2025 semester. We are looking for candidates who are driven, flexible, and detail oriented with the availability to begin in January. 

Duties may include but are not limited to: 

  • Drafting and designing graphics for office social media posts for holidays, days of remembrance, etc. 
  • Attending events with the Senator to take and edit photos and videos  
  • Compiling and sending morning press clips 
  • Organizing the office press list 

Internships are open to undergraduate students, recent college graduates, and graduate school students with a background or interest in digital media, communications, and/or journalism. The ideal candidate will be a strong, succinct writer and have experience with graphic design (Canva and Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus); video editing and captioning skills preferred but not necessary. 

Applicants should send a resume, cover letter outlining their interest in communications and working with Senator Kim, 2-5 digital samples (social media, graphics, infographics, etc.), and a maximum two-page writing sample in one PDF document. Please include dates of availability when applying. Please e-mail your materials to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line.


 
231166 LAW CLERK -

The office of Senator John Kennedy is seeking a Law Clerk to work in his Washington, D.C. office for the upcoming summer.  Duties include assisting the Senator’s Judiciary team with constituent letter writing, legislative research, memo drafting, and preparation for upcoming committee hearings for the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.  We are looking for a current law student that possess critical thinking skills, discretion, timeliness, strong analytical skills, interest in constitutional and administrative law, and is able to work in a fast paced environment.  The position can between 20 and 40 hours a week based on the applicant’s current academic responsibilities.  A modest stipend is supplied for Metro use and housing costs.  Louisiana connections not required, but preferred.  Class credit for the semester may also be available.  We are flexible on start and end date. Interested applicants should email their resume to senaterepublicanapplicants@gmail.com indicating the job title in the subject line.


 
231165 LAW CLERK -

United States Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Republican Staff, seeks Law Clerk to support Committee activity. 

Responsibilities include: support and preparation for all Committee activities; conducting legislative research; coordinating and reviewing oversight materials; drafting and editing legislative memoranda; tracking legislative items; assisting the Chief Counsel to ensure optimal organizational function on both legislative and non-legislative matters.

Qualified candidates must be either actively in law school or a licensed attorney. A team player with the ability to think strategically, pay strict attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively to complete projects in a timely and efficient manner is a must. Interested candidates should email a resume, writing sample, and cover letter to corey_cooke@sbc.senate.gov with the subject line, Law Clerk – Republican SBC Office.


 
231139 LEGAL FELLOW -

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse seeks a Legal Fellow to assist with Judiciary Committee issues. The position will begin in Fall 2025 and last one year. Primary responsibilities include researching and writing legal memoranda, composing oversight letters, assisting with legislative drafting and researching, preparation for Judiciary Committee hearings, and associated responsibilities. Candidates must be exceptionally strong writers, detail-oriented, able to work under tight deadlines, and able to handle multiple projects at once.

Candidates must have a J.D. or anticipate having a J.D. at the time of their start date. This is an unpaid opportunity. Fellows will need to secure independent funding. The office does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) or any other factors. Individuals of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and two brief writing samples in a single PDF document to NEProgressiveLawClerk@gmail.com by February 7, 2025. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.


 
231102 SUMMER 2025 JUDICIARY LAW CLERK -

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse seeks law clerks for the summer to handle Judiciary Committee issues. Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have recently received a degree from an accredited JD program. This is a full-time, in-person clerkship. Primary responsibilities include researching and writing legal memoranda, composing oversight letters, and other associated responsibilities. Candidates must be exceptionally strong writers, detail-oriented, able to work under tight deadlines, and able to handle multiple projects at once. Please send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample of no more than 5 pages in a single PDF document to NEProgressiveLawClerk@gmail.com by February 1, 2025. Cover letters should include an explanation of why applicants want to help advance the work of Senator Whitehouse and his office. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.


 
231099 SUMMER 2025 LAW CLERKS -

The Office of Senator Chris Coons is hiring Summer 2025 law clerks to assist the Senator’s Judiciary Committee staff.  Law clerks will assist the Senator’s counsels in all aspects of the Senator’s Judiciary responsibilities, including researching and writing memos, preparing the Senator for hearings, and participating in meetings with stakeholders and constituents as appropriate.  The position is full time and unpaid.  Topics of work may include intellectual property, criminal justice, immigration, voting rights, privacy/technology, nominations, and all other topics within the committee’s jurisdiction.  Candidates should have completed at least one year of law school, have strong legal research abilities and written and oral communication skills, and be capable of managing themselves and taking initiative.  The position will be in-person in the Washington, D.C. office.  We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line.  The cover letter should specify dates of availability.  We will review applications on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.


 
231039 SPRING 2025 CLERKSHIP -

The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations office of Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-WI) is seeking law clerks for the Spring of 2025.  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. Please send your resume and cover letter to psirepclerk@gmail.com.