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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.
Internships are available year-round. Intern schedules are based on each student's days and hours of availability. Academic credit--based solely on each institution's criteria--may be earned for the internship.
Students are strongly urged to send their materials as soon as possible, as positions fill quickly.
Please create an account and follow the directions listed on this website to complete your application for the Springfield, Carbondale or Rock Island Internship program. For internships in the Chicago or Washington, D.C. offices, please follow the instructions listed at this site: https://www.durbin.senate.gov/help/internships
Thank you for your interest in Senator Durbin’s Internship Program.