Swarthmore sophomore Jemille Duncan is a political prodigy, rising star in Philly politics

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Jemille Duncan has been dubbed wunderkind and whiz kid his entire young life.

He has been working in government and city politics since the age of 14, and now at the age of 20 he just started a new position in the Mayor's office.

As Manager of Legislative Affairs, he will advance the legislative agenda of Mayor Parker, and is excited to begin working on new challenges.

He is a sophomore at Swarthmore College and one of 300 recipients of the Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship.

He has written legislation that has become law, and wants to be an attorney someday.