Law Fellow (2027-2028) – Washington, DC

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Senate seeks post-graduate Law Fellows (2027-2028) for a one-year term in Washington, DC. The Fellow must be a recent law school graduate and able to secure fellowship funding. The Office will support funding opportunities identified by applicants.

Fellows will join Senator Schiff's Senate Judiciary Committee team to vet nominations, conduct research, support hearings, and assist in policy development. California ties are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Recent law school graduate capable of securing fellowship funding from school or another source.
• Strong writing and research skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Vet and advise on nominations before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
• Conduct legal and policy research to support committee work and oversight investigations.
• Assist in preparing for committee hearings and in policy/legislation development.
• Collaborate with staff on policy issues beyond the Judiciary Committee jurisdiction.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Policy analysis

Nominations vetting

Communication

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Westlaw

Hearing prep tools

Job description

Law Fellow (2027-2028) - Washington, DC

Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, seeks post-graduate Legal Fellows for a one-year term. Start date is flexible. Applicants must be a recent law school graduate with the ability to secure fellowship funding from their law school or another source. The Office will coordinate as necessary for external funding opportunities identified by applicants.

Legal Fellows will join Senator Schiff's Senate Judiciary Committee team and engage in a range of activities, including vetting and advising on nominations, oversight investigations, conducting legal and policy research, supporting preparation for committee hearings, and supporting policy and legislation development. The Fellow also may collaborate with staff members on policy issues outside the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee. Candidates must have strong writing and research skills, experience working in a fast-paced environment, and thrive in a collaborative team. California ties are preferred, but not required.

Senator Schiff's office is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, gender identity and expression, marital status, parental status, or sexual orientation.

Please no unsolicited drop-ins, phone calls, or emails to the office.