Job Description
apply before November 15, 2026
The Office of Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) is seeking Congressional Legal Fellows for our Washington, DC office for the Spring 2027 term. The deadline to submit your application materials is November 16th, 2026 at 5:00pm PT.
Our office values open communication, hard work, and creating a collegial environment. We are looking for fellows with a can-do attitude who are eager to grow.Fellows will have great opportunities to learn from office staff and network with others to make the most of their time with our office!
Legal Fellowship Expectations:
The Fellow will support the Congresswoman's policy work primarily related to her involvement on the House Judiciary Committee, including civil rights and liberties, government ethics, criminal justice, prison oversight, law enforcement, immigration, antitrust, and intellectual property. The Fellow will also support the Congresswoman's Legislative team with policy research and writing. Applicants are encouraged to apply for school funding.
Candidates should have an interest in the legislative process and civic service; possess excellent writing, research, organization, time management, and communication skills; work well in a fast-paced, team environment; be detail-oriented and self-starters; and have a general understanding of the US political system.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a law program. They should also have an interest in the legislative process and civic service; possess excellent writing, research, organization, time management, and communication skills; work well in a fast-paced, team environment; be detail-oriented and self-starters; and have a general understanding of the US political system.
Legal Fellows can expect to:
Policy research and writing
Draft memoranda and briefs
Support the legislative team in stakeholder meetings
Prepare the Congresswoman and members of staff for meetings and hearings with research and administrative tasks
Work on other administrative tasks and duties as assigned
Answer phones and assist in correspondence with constituents
Internship and Fellowship Dates:
Spring Legal Fellows are slated to start mid-January 2027 and end mid-April 2027, with some flexibility based on academic schedules. Legal Fellows are expected to work in-person in the office, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (Washington, DC fellows will work until 6pm on days where the House is in session). Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate remote or hybrid internships
Application Process
Deadline: Apply by November 16th, 2026 at 5:00pm PT.
To apply:
Washington, DC legal fellow applicants should:
Compile their resume, a brief cover letter, and weekly hours of availability into ONE COMBINED DOCUMENT titled "First name Last name -- Spring 2027 Legal Fellowship”
Submit this document to CA37.internships@mail.house.gov with the subject line "First name Last name – Spring 2027 Legal Fellowship”
Please reach out to our Intern Coordinator, Hassana Balde, with any questions at CA37.Internships@mail.house.gov.