Extensive exposure to the workings of the legislative branch. All majors are considered. Working in conjunction with legislative assistants, interns gain hands-on experience dealing with current issues on Capitol Hill. A large part of an intern's time is spent working on projects that are related to his or her interests, and assignments often consist of policy research. In addition interns are called upon to help with administrative functions and duties, such as running errands, assisting with bulk mailings, and answering phones.
Dates are flexible.
This office also fills up to five unpaid positions varying from 10-15 hours per week for the fall and spring sessions. The Summer session will fill 4 unpaid positions. Similarly the Interns are asked to keep abreast of the issues being debated on the House floor while they are working. All majors are considered.