Legislative Policy Clerk — Spring in DC (Paid)

Arnold & Porter LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, DC offers a paid spring clerkship for college students interested in government policy and advocacy. Clerks will monitor policy developments across health care, trade, tech, energy, education, and more; draft background research and memos; shadow teams in congressional, regulatory, and admin engagement.

Eligible applicants: current juniors or seniors in spring 2027; hybrid full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week, in-office Tue-Thu; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm;

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and an interest in public policy as a future career path.
• Preference for applicants with government-related experience.
• Available to work in Washington, DC during the spring 2027 term.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health care, trade, tech, energy, education, financial services, appropriations, and defense policy developments.
• Draft background research and client memos relating to legislative efforts and regulatory policy.
• Shadow teams for congressional, regulatory, and administrative stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Public policy interest

Gov't experience recommended

Education

Undergraduate student (junior or senior)

Job description

Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, DC offers a paid spring clerkship for college students interested in government policy and advocacy. Clerks will monitor policy developments across health care, trade, tech, energy, education, and more; draft background research and memos; shadow teams in congressional, regulatory, and admin engagement.

Eligible applicants: current juniors or seniors in spring 2027; hybrid full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week, in-office Tue-Thu; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm;