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Senator Durbin offers an internship program for undergraduate students of all majors, and graduate and law students who are interested in experiencing the day-to-day operations of a Senator's office.

Applications received early will be given preference and those recieved after the deadline will be considered as space allows. Students are strongly urged to send their materials as soon as possible, as positions fill quickly.

Sen. Durbin's Illinois offices assist constituents in matters dealing with federal services and provide outreach to constituent interest groups on behalf of the Senator. Based on the individual's availability and skills, interns will work with outreach staff, case workers, press secretaries and administrative staff. All interns are required to perform reception and general office support duties; however, they will be given as much substantive work as possible.

Staff members in the Washington, DC office assist the Senator directly with his legislative responsibilities by performing research, tracking and developing legislative initiatives, and contacting constituents and their representatives. Based on the individual's availability and skills, interns will work with legislative staff, press secretaries and administrative staff. All undergraduate interns are required to perform reception, general office support duties, and tours of the Capitol; however, they will be given as much substantive work as possible.

The Washington, DC office offers research-intensive internship opportunities to graduate and law students. These interns assist staff in conducting legislative research, analyzing legislative proposals, preparing for hearings and markups by reviewing witness testimony and issue background, and helping to prepare the Senator's briefings, questions, and background materials for committee hearings. Graduate and law students are given consideration for internships in the Senator's personal office, as well as his committee offices. To apply for these internships, please submit application materials (cover letter, resume, and application form) to the intern coordinator in the Washington office.

Please note: Due to ongoing delays in postal mail, those interested in applying for internships in the Senator's Washington, DC office, should fax all application materials to (202) 228-0400, attn. Intern Coordinator.

Internships are available year-round. Intern schedules are based on each student's days and hours of availability. While interns receive no stipend, academic credit--based solely on each institution's criteria--may be earned.