Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) is accepting law clerk applications for the Summer 2025 semester. Applicants must either be currently enrolled in an accredited JD program 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. Interested candidates should go to Senator Padilla’s website to apply.

The Senate has established the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program for wounded and disabled veterans; family members of Armed Forces servicemembers who die in the line of duty or veterans who die of service-connected injuries; and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. The SAA is managing the program, and the fellowship will be in Oshkosh, WI. Please visit the Stars of Valor website to review our program eligibility and apply. 

The Senate has established the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program for wounded and disabled veterans; family members of Armed Forces servicemembers who die in the line of duty or veterans who die of service-connected injuries; and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. The SAA is managing the program, and the fellowships will be in Washington, D.C., and Senate offices across the country.

Please visit our Stars of Valor website for available fellowship opportunities.

The Senate has established the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program for wounded and disabled veterans; family members of Armed Forces servicemembers who die in the line of duty or veterans who die of service-connected injuries; and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. The SAA is managing the program, and the fellowship will be in Tulsa, OK. Please visit the Stars of Valor website to review our program eligibility and apply.

Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is seeking current law students to serve as Law Clerks for the Fall of 2025. Law Clerks will work with the attorneys on Senator Durbin’s Senate Judiciary Committee team and will be given assignments that involve conducting legal research; drafting memos that analyze case law, statutes, and legislation; attending briefings; and preparing for congressional hearings.

Assignments are related to issues that fall under the Senate Judiciary Committee’s jurisdiction, including judicial nominations, immigration, civil rights and civil liberties, criminal law and criminal justice reform, constitutional law, antitrust, and intellectual property. While the majority of the work is substantive in nature, law clerks are also assigned some administrative tasks, such as assisting with hearing operations.

The application window is April 7-May 2, 2025, and applications received early will be given preference. Applicants are strongly urged to send their materials as soon as possible, as positions fill quickly. Remote clerkships are not available at this time. Detailed instructions can be found on the application. If you have questions about the Law Clerk Program please email lawclerk_questions@judiciary-dem.senate.gov or call 202.224.7703. Students with ties to Illinois or who attend law school in Illinois are strongly encouraged to apply. All applicants, if accepted, will be eligible for a Senate stipend and may earn academic credit – based solely on each institution’s criteria.

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.

Interested applicants should apply through the Senate Office Application Manager.

Democratic Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is seeking law clerks to assist the subcommittee with its investigations during the Fall 2025 semester.  Qualified candidates will be second- or third-year law students or graduate students and have a demonstrated interest in public service.  Candidates for this position must have superior organizational skills, a strong work ethic and ability to pay close attention to detail, as well as excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Fall semester law clerks who are available to work full time will be preferred, however, a minimum of 20 hours per week, including at least two full days, will be required.

All candidates must have a deep commitment to public service and to protecting the public from exploitation, fraud, and abuse. The office is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter indicating their days and hours of availability during the Fall 2025 semester to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy’s Washington, D.C. office is seeking applicants for a full-time or part-time congressional internship for spring 2025. Internship duties include researching bills, tracking legislation, attending committee hearings and briefings, handling constituent phone calls and other correspondence, sorting mail and providing support in all areas of the office to the Senator and staff. Legislative interns are paired with legislative staff members according to their policy areas of interest. Louisiana ties are preferred but not required. This is a paid internship. Interested candidates should apply by visiting Senator Cassidy’s website at https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/helping-you/internships. The internship will run from April to May 19th.

The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe seeks candidates for its Max Kampelman Fellowship program. They are accepting applicants for communications and policy fellowships. The Kampelman Fellowship program is open to current or registered graduate students; applications may be accepted from recent undergraduates (the beginning of the fellowship term should be less than one year since graduation), and in exceptional circumstances, undergraduate students with previous internship experience.

All Kampelman Fellowship candidates should have a keen interest in learning more about international affairs, the inner workings of Congress, and the relationship between the legislative and executive branches in the realm of foreign policy. Proficiency in a second OSCE language is an asset.

Pursuant to Section 704 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017, Pub. L. No. 115-31 (May 5, 2017), as amended, an applicant must be one of the following: (1) a citizen of the United States; (2) a person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); (3) a person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or (4) a person who owes allegiance to the United States.

Policy Fellows: Applicants should demonstrate excellent writing, analysis, research, and oral presentation skills, as well as an interest in government, international relations, and human rights.

Communications Fellows: Applicants should demonstrate excellent writing and editing skills, a basic understanding of WordPress, knowledge of social media platforms, and an interest in government. Photography skills are a plus.

Please send the following application package to csce.fellowships@mail.house.gov.

• Brief cover letter indicating the following:
  • Why you want to work for the Commission, including relevant background or personal experiences
  • Your specific areas of interest as they relate to the work of the Commission
  • Your availability (start and end dates, as well as hours per week)
• Resume of no more than two pages
• Writing sample of three pages or less
• OPTIONAL FOR COMMUNICATION FELLOW APPLICANTS: Samples of your work including copywriting, graphic design, videos, and/or photography

Applicants must send materials to csce.fellowships@mail.house.gov to be considered. In the subject line of your e-mail application please put your first initial and last name, as well as indicate whether you are applying for a policy fellowship or a communications fellowship.

The Office of Senator Adam Schiff is seeking a Law Clerk to work in his Washington, D.C. office for the summer of 2025. Duties include assisting the Senator’s judiciary team with legislative research, memo drafting, oversight work, and preparing the Senator for Senate Judiciary Committee hearings and markups. We are seeking a current law student that possesses strong analytical skills, legal research skills, and critical thinking skills, and who thrives in a fast paced environment. California ties are preferred, but not required. Start and end dates are flexible.

Senator Schiff’s office is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, gender identity and expression, marital status, parental status, or sexual orientation.

TO APPLY: Email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to CASenateJobs@gmail.com with the subject line, [Last Name, First Name]; “Summer Law Clerk”. Please no unsolicited drop-ins, phone calls, or emails to the office.

The Senate has established the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program for wounded and disabled veterans; family members of Armed Forces servicemembers who die in the line of duty or veterans who die of service-connected injuries; and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. The SAA is managing the program, and the fellowship will be in Portland, OR. Please visit the Stars of Valor website to review our program eligibility and apply.

The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations office of Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) is seeking law clerks for the summer of 2025.  The position offers law students the opportunity to gain experience conducting congressional oversight and investigations.  Law clerk responsibilities will include conducting legal research, drafting memorandum, letters, and reports, assisting Subcommittee staff in performing administrative duties, and other duties as assigned.  Law clerks will work closely with senior counsels and professional staff on a wide range of issues.  This position is unpaid, but law school credit is available.  Previous Capitol Hill, prosecutorial, investigative, or litigation experience preferred, but not required. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume to psirepclerk@gmail.com. 

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) seeks a lawyer or recent law school graduate for a full-time, one-year Legal Fellowship beginning in August 2025. The Fellow will support the Senator’s policy work on issues in the Judiciary portfolio, including civil rights and liberties, government ethics, criminal justice, prison oversight, law enforcement, immigration, antitrust, and intellectual property. judicial and Department of Justice nominations. The Fellow will also support the Senator’s investigative work on human rights.

Primary responsibilities include legal research and writing; drafting legal memoranda and briefs, writing and editing oversight letters, interviewing issue stakeholders and eyewitnesses to human rights abuse; serving as a full team member in preparation for meetings and hearings; advising the Senator; and other duties as assigned. The Fellow will work closely with and report to the Senator’s Counsels.  

Candidates must be exceptionally strong writers, detail-oriented, self-starters, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in legislative and investigative work, such as working for an oversight committee or as a prosecutor, is a plus. Georgia ties preferred but not required. Candidates must possess a J.D. Fellows should plan to be based in or near Washington, D.C. This position is not paid, but the Office can coordinate with fellowship or external funding opportunities identified by potential Fellows.

Interested parties should e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing sample of no more than 10 pages, and three professional references to jobs@ossoff.senate.gov by May 1, 2025, indicating “Legal Fellow – ” followed by your name in the subject line. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. No phone calls or drop-bys, please.

The Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The office does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes. Requests for accommodation should be directed to jobs@ossoff.senate.gov.