U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights & the Law (HRL), seeks part-time or full-time Fall 2024 law clerks. Law clerks will support the Committee and Subcommittee’s policy and investigative work. Primary responsibilities include researching and writing legal memos and briefs, drafting and editing oversight letters, assisting Committee and Subcommittee staff with preparation for meetings and hearings, supporting the Committee and Subcommittee staff with administrative assignments, and other duties as assigned. Law clerks will work closely with the Senator’s staff on all issues under the Committee’s jurisdiction. Candidates must be exceptionally strong writers, detail-oriented, self-starters, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in investigations, such as working for an oversight committee or as a prosecutor, is a plus. Georgia ties preferred but not required. Candidates must be current law students or recent law school graduates.

Interested parties should e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing sample of no more than 10 pages, and three professional references to ossoff_jobs@ossoff.senate.gov by May 17, 2024, indicating “Fall Judiciary Law Clerk – ” 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.

Democratic Chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is seeking law clerks to assist the committee with its investigations.  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 2024 semester to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. 

Democratic senator seeks a Boston-based fellow for Summer 2024. Primary responsibilities include supporting casework and outreach activities, working with constituents and stakeholders, and contributing to the senator’s oversight work. Candidates should have exceptional writing, communication, and project management skills. This is not an internship nor an entry-level position; strong candidates will possess a college degree or commensurate work history and a demonstrated interest in working on issues related to veterans, military families, health care, Medicare, or Medicaid. 

The Senator’s office is an equal-opportunity employer. The office does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or uniformed service. The office is committed to inclusion and encourages all individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Please submit a resume and cover letter to  bostonfellowsummer2024@gmail.com by Friday, May 10, 2024.

Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is seeking current law students to serve as Law Clerks for the Fall of 2024. 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, legal interns are also assigned some administrative tasks, such as assisting with hearing operations. Academic credit--based solely on each institution's criteria--may be earned.

The application window is April 3 to May3 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 stipend.

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.

The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations office of Ranking Member Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) is seeking law clerks for the summer of 2024.  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.