The Committee on the Judiciary sponsors an internship program that offers both undergraduate and law students a rewarding opportunity to experience the workings of a congressional committee first hand. Internships offer a unique experience to learn more about the operations of the House of Representatives, the legislative process, and the committee function in particular. Interns are placed with the Full Committee; the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property; the Subcommittee on the Constitution; the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security; the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law; or the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims.

The Committee on the Judiciary has jurisdiction over a wide range of legislative and oversight issues. Among these are subjects such as constitutional amendments, litigation reform, patent and trademark law, federal criminal law, lobbying reform, federal civil rights, antiterrorism, death penalty procedures, immigration and naturalization and antitrust.

Please be aware that there is a Majority and a Minority side of the committee, as there is in the House. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply with the office which most appropriately reflects their political views. If you are interested in interning for the Minority, please contact their office. You can find the office contact information on the Judiciary Democrats webpage.

The Committee will consider internship applications for the spring and fall semesters and for the summer. Please keep in mind that summer is a popular time for students to seek internships, and there is a limit to the number of interns that may work in the office at any given time.

Decisions for summer interns will be made by early April. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted in late February and March.

Your application for an internship with the Judiciary Committee should include your most current resume and a letter of introduction that;

-explains why you are interested in an internship with the Committee

-notes your dates and hours of availability

-contains a paragraph explaining your political views --also includes letter(s) of recommendation or a list of references

Mail to: Intern Coordinator, 2138 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515. Please be aware that mail coming to House Office Buildings is delayed, sometimes by a month or more. If you prefer, you may fax your application to (202) 225-7686 to the attention of “intern coordinator” or email your application or any questions about internships to Intern Coordinator.