Date Posted:
May 11, 2026
Position Title:
Law Clerk
Office/Company:
Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CT-SR
Job Number:
0867
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Primary Role
Legislative Correspondent/Aide
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Internship
Description:
Senator Blumenthal (D-CT) is accepting law clerk applications for the Fall 2026 session. Demonstrated interest in public service is preferred.
Responsibilities:
Law clerks serve on the legislative team that manages the Judiciary Committee portfolio for Senator Blumenthal, and are responsible for conducting legal and policy research, preparing written materials, drafting legislation, and advising staff and the Senator. Law clerks may also collaborate with other legislative teams on issues and matters outside the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee (depending on the needs of the office and the interests of the law clerk). 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.
Qualifications:
Applicants must either be currently enrolled in an accredited JD program or have recently received a JD from an accredited program.
Instructions:
To apply, please submit, as a single PDF and in the following order, a one-page cover letter, a one-page resume, a three-page writing sample, and a current transcript. You should upload this single PDF in the resume upload field. In your cover letter, please note (i) your approximate start date and (ii) your approximate end date. Please also indicate your weekly availability, including days and hours available. While full-time availability is preferred, prospective law clerks who can work part-time in person will also be considered.
Other:
This is an unpaid position based in Washington, DC. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
