2026 Spring Law Clerk

Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, seeks one full-time law clerk for the Spring of 2026. 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 is full-time and in-person at our Washington, D.C. office. This position is paid.

To apply, please submit a single PDF that contains a one-page resume, a cover letter, a writing sample, and a current transcript. In your cover letter, please include: your desired approximate start date and your desired approximate end date, along with any other relevant considerations.

Please submit applications by November 15, 2025. 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.