Internship Opportunities

The House Judiciary Committee Democratic Staff, under the leadership of Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, offers legal, clerk, and press internships for students seeking firsthand experience with the operation of a congressional committee. These internships provide a unique opportunity to learn about the important role the Judiciary Committee plays in the legislative process. The Committee’s jurisdiction spans 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 teams, the oversight team, and communications staff—on a variety of substantive projects.

The Committee strives to ensure that our internship class reflects the diversity of the country; candidates from diverse 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.

Due to the large volume of applications we receive, only those applicants who are offered interviews will be contacted by the Committee. No phone calls or emails please. Thank you.

Fall session application deadline: April 15th - July 8th
Spring session application deadline: August 15th - October 15th
Summer session application deadline: January 15th - March 1st

All internships are in-person, based in Washington, DC, preferably full-time, and open to undergraduate, graduate, and law students. Legal internships are available to law and graduate students, while clerk and press internships are offered to undergraduate students. Intern assignments will vary depending on the work of the Judiciary Committee each semester. Descriptions of the types of internships offered may be found below.

Legal Internships

The House Judiciary Committee Democratic Staff offers full-time and part-time legal internships for current law students and graduate students seeking substantive exposure to congressional legislative and oversight work. Legal interns support Committee counsels and professional staff on a wide range of complex and high-profile issues within the Committee’s broad jurisdiction, including civil rights, criminal justice, immigration, voting rights, constitutional law, antitrust, intellectual property, and oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice and the federal judiciary.

Primary responsibilities include conducting legal and policy research; drafting memoranda, letters, and briefing materials; reviewing communications and documents in connection with active investigations; and preparing materials for Committee hearings and markups. Legal interns may also assist with tracking legislation and summarizing briefings, hearings, and agency actions relevant to the Committee’s work.

Legal interns are integrated into the daily operations of the Committee and contribute to active projects across subcommittees and issue teams. The internship provides direct experience with the legislative process and the Committee’s efforts to conduct rigorous oversight and advance policy priorities. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent research and writing skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines. Previous Hill experience or a demonstrated commitment to public service is a plus.

Clerk Internships

The House Judiciary Committee Democratic Staff offers clerk internships for dynamic undergraduate college students who are passionate about the work of our Committee and are looking to gain Hill experience in a fast-paced office. Successful candidates will be professional and detail-oriented as well as work well under pressure. A sincere interest in public service and a desire to learn is also a must for an enhanced and fulfilling experience. This position plays an important role in the operations and functioning of the Committee.

Primary responsibilities include operational and administrative tasks such as answering phones, processing incoming mail, and assisting with Committee proceedings and events, including hearings, markups, and briefings. Clerk Interns may also be asked to assist with investigative research or other projects for Committee staff as needed. This position reports to the Chief Clerk.

Press/Digital Internships

The House Judiciary Committee Democratic Staff offers press/digital internships for highly motivated, creative, and dependable undergraduate or graduate students to fill full-time or part-time positions.

Primary responsibilities include drafting press releases, newsletters, and other written content; creating content for social media, including by designing graphics and editing videos; compiling press clips; and performing other press and administrative tasks as needed.

Successful candidates have strong writing skills, a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, rapid response environment. Experience with graphic design and video editing platforms, like Canva and the Adobe Creative Suite, is a plus. This position works closely with the Communications Director, Digital Director, and Press Secretary.

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