The Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL) Summer Political Internship Program, established in 1992, places college students in the offices of state and federal elected officials. Interns work to promote Taiwanese culture, heritage and identity while gaining a greater understanding of the American political system through active, hands-on involvement. All college students interested in Taiwanese American issues may also apply.
Interns gain valuable, working knowledge through assignments in political offices located throughout the Greater Los Angeles area, Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area, and Washington DC. In addition to working in their offices, interns visit top legislators in an intense lobbying trip, attend community events, participate in leadership development workshops, and various other activities.
TACL interns also gain access to a network of TACL alumni through our unique mentorship program. Alumni of the TACL Political Internship Program have gone on to become elected officials, Congressional staffers, state and local level government staffers, local business leaders and students in top graduate school programs.
Judy Chu, California State Board of Equalization Member
Jane Harman, US Representative
Johan Klehs, California State Assembly member
Tom Lantos, US Representative
Bob Margett, California State Senator
Dana Rohrbacher, US Representative
Lucille Roybal-Allard, US Representative
Edward Royce, US Representative
Adam Schiff, US Representative
Hilda Solis, US Representative
Diane Watson, US Representative
Grace Napolitano, US Representative
Ted Lieu, California State Assembly member
Mike Eng, California State Assembly member
WHEN
9 Week program during the summer from June to August every year.
WHERE
Political interns will be assigned to offices located throughout the Greater Los Angeles area, Orange County, San Francisco, New York, or Washington DC.
WHO
Current or recently graduated college students.
HOW
To be considered, the following items must be submitted for review:
Completed application form.
A typed, double spaced statement of purpose (300-500 words) describing yourself and reasons for your interest in this program.
At least one letter of reference. It can be emailed to
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A copy of your most recent transcript.
A resume.
(Applicants who pass this written portion will be contacted for interview)
Submit your application via e-mail to
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OTHER
Each participant is responsible for his or her own transportation during the program. Participants will not receive compensation from the participating offices. Stipend from TACL will be issued dependent upon success of completion of the internship.
Please email
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Please write "TACL INTERNSHIP" in email subject heading for applications or questions.
