The Democratic staff of the Committee on the Judiciary (which includes the IP Subcommittee) still has some slots in their summer program as well as slots in their fall and spring.
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The Committee on the Judiciary’s Democratic staff internship program offers undergraduate and law students, as well as recent graduates, an opportunity to experience the operation of a congressional committee firsthand and learn about the important role that House committees play in the legislative process. The Judiciary Committee has jurisdiction over a wide range of legislative and oversight issues which include constitutional amendments, litigation reform, patent and trademark law, federal criminal law, federal civil rights law, homeland security, immigration and naturalization, and antitrust.
The Committee strives to ensure that our internship class reflects the diversity of the country’s population; candidates from minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The Committee does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, or national origin.
Intern assignments will vary depending on the work of the Judiciary Committee each semester. Examples of potential responsibilities include:
- Researching policy issues under the committee’s jurisdiction
- Conducting legal research
- Attending briefings and hearings on the Hill
- Drafting memos
- Supporting committee counsels
- Supporting committee clerks and professional staff members
- Providing administrative support, including answering calls, delivering correspondence, and setting up the hearing room.
Deadline for applications for the fall session: April 1st – June 1st
Deadline for applications for the spring session: August 1st – October 1st
Deadline for applications for the summer session: December 15 – February 15th
Applications can be submitted at the following website: https://judiciary.house.gov/about/internships
Due to the large volume of applicants we receive, only those applicants who are offered interviews will be contacted by the Committee. Thank you.