Senate Law Clerk: Policy & Nominations (Spring 2027)

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) 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.