Opportunities

Internships

Summer 2025 Law Clerk 

The Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs seeks a law clerk for the Summer 2025 semester. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Conducting legislative and policy research, 
  • Drafting memos, letters, and other written materials,
  • Attending briefings and hearings for staff, 
  • Assisting with Committee events, and 
  • Completing other tasks as assigned. 

Qualified candidates will be second- or third-year law students or who have a demonstrated interest in public service, Congress, or veterans policy. Candidates for this position must have superior organizational skills, a strong work ethic, ability to pay close attention to detail, as well as excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Additionally, the ability to excel in fast-past environments and a willingness to assist wherever needed is a must. 

The Committee strongly encourages veterans, minorities, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and HBCU and MSI students to apply.  

This paid, full-time or part-time, in-person position is based in Washington, D.C.  

The deadline to apply through the online application is 5 pm ET on March 26, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Summer 2025 Press/Digital Intern 

The Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs seeks a press/digital intern for the Summer 2025 semester. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Compiling and distributing morning press clips,
  • Tracking media hits for Committee members,
  • Assisting with video shoots,
  • Assisting with creating messaging packets and digital toolkits for the caucus,
  • Writing first drafts of remarks, press releases, and video scripts,
  • Developing social media content,
  • Clipping floor and hearing remarks from members
  • Providing administrative support, including answering calls and delivering correspondence

Qualified candidates will have strong oral and written communications skills, be detail-oriented, and have a desire to help veterans and learn about the Committee and the legislative process. A strong work ethic, the ability to excel in fast-past environments, and a willingness to assist wherever needed is a must. 

The Committee strongly encourages veterans, minorities, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and HBCU and MSI students to apply. 

This full-time or part-time, in-person, paid position is based in Washington, D.C.

The deadline to apply through the online application is 5 pm ET on March 26, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.