In Washington there are internships available in the Spring, Fall, and Summer. You gain valuable experience as you assist staff with research, letter-writing and office duties. All interns are also responsible for assisting with some clerical duties. Few college students ever have jobs offering the excitement and educational opportunities that a Congressional internship can. It is hard work, but for those not afraid of a challenge, there is nothing else like it.
Many students take advantage of the internships in the summer.
With many other interns in the Capitol, these students have a greater opportunity to participate in special intern programs, hear distinguished speakers, and participate in seminars. Interns often arrange with their universities to receive college credit for their work in a Congressional office and many colleges offer as many as 15 hours credit. Interns are responsible for their own travel, housing and living costs. However, lower cost housing, designed for interns, is available, and the extensive transportation system in the area provides a safe and easy alternative for those without a car in the city. Opportunities for internships are not only limited to Washington or Capitol Hill.