{"id":113354,"date":"2026-01-02T08:00:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T08:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flad.pt\/?p=113354"},"modified":"2025-12-30T16:15:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T16:15:04","slug":"applications-open-flad-legislative-internships-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flad.pt\/en\/applications-open-flad-legislative-internships-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications Open: FLAD Legislative Internships 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>FLAD, in partnership with eight elected officials from the Portuguese diaspora in the United States, launches the fifth edition of Legislative Internships, aimed at young Portuguese Americans seeking experience in public service and greater involvement with our community in the U.S.<\/h3>\n<p>The Program offers a unique opportunity for young Americans with Portuguese ancestry to have experience in political and legislative realms, at the highest level, and with a wide offer.<\/p>\n<p>FLAD Legislative Internships are open to U.S. citizens of Portuguese ancestry with ages between 18 and 25.<\/p>\n<p>Up to eight candidates will be selected for these internships, which will take place between April and August this year, with a duration of 10 to 12 weeks. The start date, duration, and working hours are flexible.<\/p>\n<p>All interns will receive a stipend for this work period, which will range from $1,500 to $2,000 for State House and the U.S. Congress positions, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Applications are open until March 1st.<\/p>\n<p>Offices to which candidates may apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Congressman David Valadao (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.);<\/li>\n<li>Congressman Jim Costa (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.);<\/li>\n<li>Congresswoman Lori Loureiro Trahan (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.);<\/li>\n<li>Congressman Sam Liccardo (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.);<\/li>\n<li>State Senator Jack Martins (New York State Senate);<\/li>\n<li>State Senator Jessica de la Cruz (Rhode Island State Senate);<\/li>\n<li>State Senator Michael J. 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