Legal Fellow

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse seeks a Legal Fellow to assist with Judiciary Committee issues. The position will begin in Fall 2025 and last one year. Primary responsibilities include researching and writing legal memoranda, composing oversight letters, assisting with legislative drafting and researching, preparation for Judiciary Committee hearings, and associated responsibilities. Candidates must be exceptionally strong writers, detail-oriented, able to work under tight deadlines, and able to handle multiple projects at once.

Candidates must have a J.D. or anticipate having a J.D. at the time of their start date. This is an unpaid opportunity. Fellows must have secured independent funding in order to apply. The office does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) or any other factors. Individuals of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and two brief writing samples in a single PDF document to NEProgressiveLawClerk@gmail.com by June 15, 2025. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.