Internships

Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove alongside interns outside of the Capitol.

Internship Details

The Office of Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) will soon be seeking Congressional Interns for our Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA offices and a Legal Fellow for our Washington, DC office for the Spring 2026 term. Applications have not yet opened. Below are the expectations, responsibilities, and application process for interns from the Fall 2025 cycle. Check back later for updated information on the Spring 2026 internship program.

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!

Intern Expectations

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 team environment; and have a general understanding of the US political system.

Internship Responsibilities

Washington, DC Interns can expect to:

Answer phones and assist in correspondence with constituents
Greet constituents and office visitors
Process tour requests and lead Capitol tours
Handle mail
Perform legislative research and draft memos
Assist the communications team in compiling daily press clips, creating social media content, editing video clips, and drafting written materials such as newsletters, floor speeches, press releases, and website content
Work on other administrative tasks as directed

Los Angeles District Office Interns can expect to:

Answer phones and assist in correspondence with constituents
Greet constituents and office visitors
Handle mail
Intake constituent casework
Assist the Field and Casework teams with constituent outreach and engaging district events
Conduct research and draft memos
Work on other administrative tasks as directed

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.

Legal Fellow Responsibilities:

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 internships are slated to start January 2026 and go until June 2026, with some flexibility based on academic schedules. Interns 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:Applications are not yet open. Check back later for updated application materials and deadlines.

To apply:

Washington, DC internship applicants should:

Compile their resume, a brief cover letter, and weekly hours of availability into ONE COMBINED DOCUMENT titled "First name Last name -- Spring 2026 internship”
Submit this document to CA37.internships@mail.house.gov with the subject line "First name Last name -- Spring 2026 internship”

Los Angeles internship applicants should:

Compile their resume, a brief cover letter, and weekly hours of availability into ONE COMBINED DOCUMENT titled "First name Last name -- Spring 2026 internship”
Submit this document to CA37.DOinternships@mail.house.gov with the subject line "First name Last name -- Spring 2026 internship”

Washington, DC internship applicants should:

Compile their resume, a brief cover letter, and weekly hours of availability into ONE COMBINED DOCUMENT titled "First name Last name -- Spring 2026 Legal Fellowship”
Submit this document to CA37.internships@mail.house.gov with the subject line "First name Last name -- Spring 2026 Legal Fellowship”

Please reach out our Intern Coordinator, Maite McPherson, with any questions at Maite.McPherson@mail.house.gov.