Spring 2027 Law Clerk

Senator Alex Padilla Washington, District of Columbia Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) is accepting law clerk applications for the Spring 2027 semester. Applicants must either be currently enrolled in an accredited JD program and be in their 2L or 3L year or have recently received a JD from an accredited program. Demonstrated interest in public service is preferred.

Senator Padilla offers law clerkships in his Washington D.C. office. Law Clerks’ responsibilities will include conducting research, drafting memoranda, tracking legislation, preparing for committee hearings, evaluating court decisions and legal trends, and assisting counsel with Senator Padilla’s portfolio on the Judiciary Committee. Law clerks must be able to write quickly and clearly, be flexible in adjusting to changing circumstances and legislative priorities, and be self-starters capable of taking responsibility for complicated, ongoing projects.

The office is an equal employment opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate Rules, regulations and applicable federal laws. The office does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other factors. To apply, please submit a one-page cover letter, a one-page resume, a three-page writing sample, and a current transcript to https://oampluspublic.senate.gov/public/login/4398c177-2f2a-4a79-8b1a-6a0569012a8a .

In your cover letter, please note (i) your approximate start date, (ii) your approximate end date, and (iii) your approximate weekly hours. Inquiries may be directed to internship_padilla@padilla.senate.gov . This is a position based in Washington, DC.

Applications for the Spring semester will be considered on a rolling basis. Job Information Job Category: Legislative / Policy Position Type: Internships, Fellowships, Clerkships