House Judiciary Committee Democratic Staff Fall Internship Program
posted Mon, 06/08/2020 - 12:12pmThe House Judiciary Committee Democratic staff are looking
for interns for the fall semester. The House Committee on the Judiciary’s 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, intellectual
property law, and antitrust law.
Intern assignments will vary depending on the work of the
Judiciary Committee each semester. Examples of potential responsibilities
include:
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Researching policy
issues under the committee’s jurisdiction
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Conducting legal
research
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Attending briefings
and hearings on the Hill
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Drafting memos
·
Supporting committee
counsels
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Supporting committee
clerks and professional staff members
·
Providing
administrative support, including answering calls, delivering correspondence,
and setting up the hearing room.
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. The deadline to apply for the fall semester is June 15,
2020. To learn more and apply, click
here.
COVID-19 update: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Committee
is currently planning on having a remote internship for the Fall of 2020.
However, public health developments could necessitate the return of an
in-person internship in Washington, D.C. Therefore, we ask that all applicants
be available to intern in Washington, D.C. if it is safe to do so.
Apply online