2027 Spring Law Clerk

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. Please submit applications by October 16th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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.