College Internship Opportunities – Wilmington & Dover Offices

Wilmington Office Internship

Governor John Carney’s Wilmington office offers part-time internships throughout the fall, winter, spring, and summer semesters for college students. Interns will have the opportunity to learn more about the policy making process, and assist with research and briefing memos. Interns also will be asked to monitor news outlets, assist with constituent communications, and generally support the Governor’s staff. Internships are unpaid, but may qualify for course credit. Interns should plan to schedule between 10 and 20 hours per week in the office.

Wilmington Application Priority Deadlines:

Winter Term 2020: December 5, 2019

Spring Term 2020: January 31, 2020

Summer Term 2020: May 1, 2020

Fall Term 2020: August 7, 2020

How to apply: 1. Applicants should prepare a cover letter, resume, and writing sample in one PDF file, as well as contact information for three (3) references.

2. Complete the Internship Application Form before the priority deadline of December 5, 2019. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Dover Office Internship

Governor John Carney’s Dover office offers part-time internships throughout the fall, spring, and summer semesters for college students. Interns will have the opportunity to learn more about the policy making process, and assist with research and briefing memos. Interns also will be asked to assist with constituent communications and generally support the Governor’s staff. When the legislature is in session interns will be given the unique opportunity to attend bill signing in the Governor’s Legislative Hall office and observe hearings in both the House and Senate Chambers. Internships are unpaid, but may qualify for course credit. Interns should plan to schedule between 10 and 20 hours per week in the office.

Dover Office Application Priority Deadlines:

Spring Term 2020: December 5, 2019

Summer Term 2020: May 1, 2020

Fall Term 2020: August 7, 2020

How to apply: 1. Applicants should prepare a cover letter, resume, and writing sample in one PDF file, as well as contact information for three (3) references.

2. Complete the Internship Application Form before the priority deadline of December 5, 2019. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Legal Internship Opportunities

The Office of Governor John Carney is seeking candidates for legal support responsibilities. Candidate will work alongside Office of the Governor attorneys during all phases of legislative review, from the initiation of State Senate and House Bills through final approval by the Governor. Work assignments may include, but not be limited to, legal research and drafting responsibilities (i.e. memoranda). This position is a great opportunity for a candidate with aspirations for a career in government law.

Desired Class Level: rising 2RD, 2ED, 3RD, 3ED, 4ED

Legal Internship Application Priority Deadlines:

Spring Term 2020: December 5, 2019

Summer Term 2020: May 1, 2020

Fall Term 2020: August 7, 2020

How to apply: 1. Applicants should prepare a cover letter and resume in one PDF file, as well as contact information for three (3) references. Please indicate in cover letter whether candidate is Work-Study eligible or if academic credit is sought.

2. Complete the Internship Application Form before the priority deadline of December 5, 2019. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you experience issues using the online form, please submit this application and send an email to govinternship@delaware.gov with your name, cover letter, resume, and writing sample.