2027 Spring Law Clerk

U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) seeks one law clerk for Spring 2027. The clerk will serve on the policy team that manages the Senator’s Judiciary and Rules Committees portfolio and advises on judicial nominations, along with related policy work.

This in-person, Washington, D.C. office role requires enrollment in an accredited JD program (first or second year) and a minimum of 32 hours per week; the position is paid.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited JD program.
• First or second year of law school.
• Minimum 32 hours per week.
• In-person at Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities

• Serve on policy team that manages the Judiciary and Rules Committees portfolio.
• Advise on judicial nominations and related policy work.
• Collaborate with other legislative teams on issues outside the core portfolio.

Education

JD program enrollment

Job description

Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, seeks one law clerk for the Spring of 2027. The law clerk will serve on the policy team that manages the Senator’s Judiciary and Rules Committees portfolio and advises on judicial nominations, along with related policy work. The law clerk may also collaborate with other legislative teams on issues and matters outside the core portfolio, depending on the needs of the office.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited JD program. Applicants may be in either their first or second year of law school. This position requires a minimum of 32 hours per week and is in-person at our Washington, D.C. office. This position is paid.

The Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Members of all diverse communities are encouraged to apply.