The Senate Committee on Finance Minority office (Ranking Member Wyden) is seeking a full-time intern, fellow, or law clerk to assist the Committee’s tax team for the fall of 2025. Interns, fellows, and law clerks routinely assist with legislative research projects, hearings, and other substantive assignments and administrative tasks. Previous interns 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 and strong written and oral communication skills. This position will start in September 2025. Although neither a salary nor expenses can be paid, often students are able to receive college credit for participating in the program.

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 231792 in the subject line.

The Senate has established the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program for wounded and disabled veterans; family members of Armed Forces servicemembers who die in the line of duty or veterans who die of service-connected injuries; and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. The SAA is managing the program, and the fellowship will be in Rockville, MD. Please visit the Stars of Valor website to review our program eligibility and apply.

Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, seeks one full-time law clerk for the Fall of 2025. The law clerk will serve on the policy team that manages the Senator’s Judiciary and Rules Committees portfolio and advises on judicial nominations along with related policy work. The law clerk may also collaborate with other legislative teams on issues and matters outside the core portfolio, depending on the needs of the office.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited JD program. Applicants may be in either their first or second year of law school. This position is full-time and in-person at our Washington, D.C. office. This position is paid.

To apply, please submit a single PDF that contains a one-page resume, a cover letter, a writing sample, and a current transcript via email to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line. In your cover letter, please include: your desired approximate start date and your desired approximate end date, along with any other relevant considerations. 

Please submit applications by July 30, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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. Members of all diverse communities are encouraged to apply.

The office of Senator John Kennedy is seeking a Law Clerk to work in his Washington, D.C. office for the upcoming fall semester. Duties include assisting the Senator’s Judiciary team with constituent letter writing, evaluating court decisions, 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, and is able to work in a fast paced environment.  Ideal candidates will possess an interest in topics such as constitutional law, administrative oversight, criminal justice, immigration, civil rights, antitrust, intellectual property and other matters relevant to the Judiciary Portfolio. The position can between 20 and 40 hours a week based on the applicant’s current academic responsibilities.  Louisiana connections not required, but preferred. Class credit for the semester is 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.

The Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works is seeking applicants for a full or part-time Legislative Internship for Fall 2025. The internship provides an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge on how a Senate Committee works to pass legislation, implement laws, and conducts oversight on federal agencies and programs. Candidates should be self-starters with strong writing, research, and communication skills. Primary responsibilities will include assisting the policy team with drafting memos, attending and taking notes at hearings and briefings, and scheduling meetings with stakeholders. Interns may be asked to help with tasks such as drafting talking points, gathering news clips, or assisting with hearing binders. The Committee 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. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line by July 31, 2025.

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) is currently accepting applications for a Digital Fellowship position in his Washington DC office for Fall 2025. The Digital Fellowship is directed toward current and recent undergraduate bachelor's and associate degree students. All applicants should be familiar with graphics creation, video editing, and social copy drafting. Candidates should have a proven ability to work independently and well with others, as well as possess strong task delegation and completion skills. Backgrounds in film, journalism, photography, political science, and communications are desirable but not required. Massachusetts ties are strongly preferred. Stipends are available at a rate of $15/hour pre-tax to students who could not otherwise afford to live or work in Washington DC. 

Interested students must submit a resume, 2 references, and a statement of interest by July 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST to the DC application link: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/4b51825a-208b-4cfa-8cc1-0121896b5935/

Candidates from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, working class, and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Democratic staff of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) invite applications for a paid in-person internship for fall 2025. The JEC conducts economic policy research and investigations that underpin and inform public policy. The intern can expect to learn about research, data analysis, and communications – all within the fast-paced Hill context. Please send a resume, cover letter (indicating your availability from September – December), and 2-page writing sample to Jobs_JEC-Dems@jec.senate.gov. Applications will be accepted from July 14 to July 18 at 5:00 PM EST. The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, disability, genetic information, national origin, uniformed service, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

The Senate Banking Committee Minority, under the leadership of Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, is currently seeking a full-time, in-person Press Intern for Fall 2025 (approximately September 2025 through December 2025). Some flexibility could be arranged for one or two class blocks a week if the intern is enrolled in classes.

Responsibilities for the Communications Intern include media monitoring and research, writing press releases and other communications materials, drafting social media and general communications office support. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing skills, works well under deadline, and thrives juggling multiple assignments.

The office is an equal-opportunity employer. The Office does not discriminate based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or uniformed service. The Office is committed to inclusion and encourages all individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Please contact us at senatebankingminority@gmail.com for any accommodations needed for the application process.

This role will be paid at $18 an hour.

Applicants should submit a resume and a 1-2 page writing sample to senatebankingminority@gmail.com by July 25, 2025.

The Senate has established the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program for wounded and disabled veterans; family members of Armed Forces servicemembers who die in the line of duty or veterans who die of service-connected injuries; and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. The SAA is managing the program, and the fellowship will be in Philadelphia, PA. Please visit the Stars of Valor website to review our program eligibility and apply. 

The Senate has established the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program for wounded and disabled veterans; family members of Armed Forces servicemembers who die in the line of duty or veterans who die of service-connected injuries; and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. The SAA is managing the program, and the fellowship will be in Oshkosh, WI. Please visit the Stars of Valor website to review our program eligibility and apply. 

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock’s Washington, D.C. office is accepting applications for fall communications interns. This is a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the U.S. Senate by working with the Senator’s communications team and supporting daily office operations. Intern responsibilities may include attending hearings and briefings, drafting press releases, social media posts, preparing memos, giving Capitol tours, answering phones, and more. Ideal candidates are dependable, professional, intellectually curious, strong writers, excellent communicators, and committed to providing stellar service. Georgia ties are strongly preferred. This office is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.  Applications will be accepted until July 21 at 11:59 PM EST via this link: https://airtable.com/appdFfQiS7v3NDnn8/pagrVy6Yc74PXbCnC/form

The Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is hiring Legal Interns for the Fall 2025 Semester. 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 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 September to December with flexible start dates. To apply, please fill out the application here: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/a5764d3e-a943-4452-ac4a-3be287c90026. The deadline to apply is August 04, 2025, and submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Office of Ranking Member Senator Gary Peters, is accepting applications for its Fall 2025 Law Clerk, Press Intern and Graduate/Undergraduate program. Students will gain substantive experience while participating in the oversight, investigations, and legislative processes. Students will assist Committee staff in conducting policy and legal research, reviewing documents, preparing for hearings and markups, and drafting letters, memoranda, and other written products. Applicants must be current students with a demonstrated interest in public service and the legislative process. Qualified candidates will possess strong writing skills, be able to excel in a fast-paced environment, and have a basic understanding of the legislative process. Interns will assist staff in performing research, drafting letters and memos, attend hearings, and provide general administrative support to the Committee. Law Clerks will work under the direction of Committee staff. Students will: participate in Congressional oversight and investigations; conduct research on topics within the Committee’s jurisdiction; provide technical and legal analysis of pending legislation; assist with hearing preparation, including drafting witness letters, witness lists, materials for briefing books for the Member, and pre- and post-hearing questions. The Committee is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The Committee values diversity, equity and inclusion, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who have relevant lived experience and/or have been directly impacted by the policy portfolio. Please submit your application along with a resume, writing sample, and transcript by July 21, 2025 here: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/5dd6af68-1940-4d5b-a281-acc7cb486049/.

The Office of U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego is now accepting applications for internship opportunities in both our Phoenix and Tucson offices for the upcoming fall term, running from mid August – mid December. Interns will be expected to work in-person, with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate students’ availability, and all interns will be compensated for their time. 

Interns' responsibilities will be tailored to meet the office's needs at any given time. In Tucson and Phoenix, interns can expect to assist our casework team in addressing constituents' inquiries about federal agencies, support our outreach team at community events, help with administrative duties such as front desk coverage and answering phones, and gain valuable experience by engaging with the communications teams 

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, any writing sample of their choice (no more than two pages), and three professional references to az_internships@gallego.senate.gov, by July 18, 2025. Be sure to include in the subject line: 'Your Last Name, First Name - AZ Internship Application.’ Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; all candidates are encouraged to apply early. Please visit our website for more information regarding our internship program. 

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

The Senate has established the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program for wounded and disabled veterans; family members of Armed Forces servicemembers who die in the line of duty or veterans who die of service-connected injuries; and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. The SAA is managing the program, and the fellowship will be in Springfield, IL. Please visit the Stars of Valor website to review our program eligibility and apply.

The Senate has established the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program for wounded and disabled veterans; family members of Armed Forces servicemembers who die in the line of duty or veterans who die of service-connected injuries; and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. The SAA is managing the program, and the fellowships will be in Washington, D.C., and Senate offices across the country.

Please visit our Stars of Valor website for available fellowship opportunities.

U.S. Senator Chris Coons’ Washington, D.C. office is seeking applicants for a full-time or part-time press internship for fall 2025. Tasks will include tracking media clips, editing video/photo/audio, drafting press releases, and assisting members of the communications team with a wide range of projects. Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students or recent graduates who can work at least 20 hours a week from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Prior internship experience in media, campaigns, or government is preferred. Experience with digital communications – including work with graphics and photo and video editing – is also strongly preferred. Our office offers paid internships to applicants with demonstrated financial need. Those who are interested in and eligible to receive a paid internship are required to submit additional application materials to help determine their financial need. Interested candidates should visit Senator Coons’ website at https://www.coons.senate.gov/services/internships. The internship will run from September 2nd to early-December 2025. Application deadline is July 23rd. Delaware ties are preferred.

The Office of Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) seeks interns for his office in Washington, DC for fall 2025. Responsibilities include answering phones, sorting mail, handling requests for flags and tours, and assisting legislative staff in research. Internship positions are full or part time. This position requires outstanding organizational abilities, strong communication skills, attention to detail, poise, flexibility, and an ability to prioritize in an extremely fast-paced office. Motivated, hard-working, and professional applicants looking to get a taste of Capitol Hill are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should visit Senator Coons’ website at https://www.coons.senate.gov/services/internships. Applications require a completed questionnaire, a resume, cover letter, and one brief (2-3 pages) writing sample related to your major. Our office offers paid internships to applicants with demonstrated financial need. Those who are interested in and eligible to receive a paid internship are required to submit additional application materials to help determine their financial need. The internship will run from September 2nd to early-December 2025. Application deadline is July 23rd. Delaware ties are preferred.

U.S. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY) is currently accepting applications for her fall state office internship program for the upcoming semester. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to constituent service work and a variety of administrative duties. All applicants should be responsible self-starters who possesses strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills. We encourage current and recent undergraduate students with a background in political science and international relations to apply, but this is not required. New York ties are preferred. Internships are available in Senator Gillibrand’s state offices, which are located in: Albany, Buffalo, Hudson Valley (Yonkers), Long Island (Melville), New York City, Rochester, and Syracuse. You will have the opportunity to indicate your office preferences when you complete the online application. This internship will run from early September to mid-December. Interested candidates can apply here: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/2ff61d79-70fa-43f4-b688-96302f3cef55.

U.S. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY) is currently accepting applications for her 14-week legislative internship program for the upcoming fall semester in the Washington, DC office. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to constituent correspondence, conducting tours of the U.S. Capitol, and working on projects from the legislative team. All applicants should be responsible self-starters who possesses strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills. We encourage current and recent undergraduate students with a background in political science and international relations to apply, but this is not required. New York ties are preferred. This internship will run from early September to mid-December. Interested candidates can apply here: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/a6cfad8d-8a8f-44b4-916c-ac7435eef596/.