The House Committee on the Judiciary’s democratic staff internship program offers undergraduate students, law students, graduate students, and recent graduates an opportunity to experience the operation of a congressional committee firsthand and learn about the important role that our Committee plays in the legislative process. The Judiciary Committee has jurisdiction over a wide range of legislative and oversight issues, including oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice, constitutional law, federal criminal law, voting rights, immigration and naturalization, and antitrust law. Interns work closely with committee staff, including subcommittee staff and/or the oversight team, on a range of issues. Descriptions of the subcommittees and oversight team are available here.
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.
- This internship is based in Washington, DC.
For more information and to apply, visit the House Committee on the Judiciary's internship page. The deadline to apply for the Summer 2023 semester is February 15.
