Job Description
The Office of Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) is seeking Congressional Interns for our Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA offices and a Legal Fellow for our Washington, DC office for the Fall 2026 term. The deadline to submit your application materials is July 15, 2026 at 5:00pm PT.
Our office values open communication, hard work, and creating a collegial environment. We are looking for interns and fellows with a can-do attitude who are eager to grow. Interns and 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 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:
The fall Legal Fellowship is slated to start in late August/early September 2026 and end in mid-December 2026, with some flexibility based on academic schedules. Legal Fellows are expected to work in-person in the office, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (Washington, DC interns and 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 July 15th, 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 -- Fall 2026 Legal Fellowship”
- Submit this document to CA37.internships@mail.house.gov with the subject line "First name Last name -- Fall 2026 Legal Fellowship”
Please reach out our Intern Coordinator, Hassana Balde, with any questions at CA37.Internships@mail.house.gov.