Student/Intern Volunteer Internship Program (CRS)

  • General Website: https://www.loc.gov/crsinfo
  • Program Website: https://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/opportunities/volunteer.html
  • Hosting Service Unit: Congressional Research Service
  • Interests/Areas of Study: Public Policy; Social Policy; Foreign Policy; Natural Resources and Environmental Science; Law; American Politics; Government; Political Science; Public Administration; Public Affairs; Library and Information Science; Information Technology; Economics; Finance; Human Resources; Business
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
  • Application Period: Ongoing
  • Application Notes: See program website above for further information on application process.
  • Compensation: Non-paid
  • Academic Credit: The Library does not provide academic credit, but you may arrange with your school in advance to receive credit.
  • Available Benefits: Transit. LC Internal Discounts.
  • Program Duration: Long-term. From three months to one year
  • Qualifications: Unless specified, volunteer internships are open to undergraduate and graduate students.

Congressional Research Service volunteer internships give students and professionals an opportunity to observe and learn about the legislative process at the national level.