Date Posted:
June 11, 2026
Position Title:
Law Clerk
Office/Company:
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
Job Number:
HoR-294-26-HC
Reports To:
Legislative Counsel
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Jayapal.DCLawclerk@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Legislative Correspondent/Aide
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Internship
Description:
Support the Congresswoman's legislative and oversight work by conducting legal and policy research, preparing for and staffing Judiciary Committee hearings and markups, developing vote recommendations, and helping to advance legislation.
Responsibilities:
Draft legal memoranda, hearing scripts, policy memos, briefing materials, and other written products.
Qualifications:
High-achieving law students, preferably 2Ls or 3Ls, with a strong interest in public law, policymaking, politics, congressional oversight, or government service.
Instructions:
Email the following materials: (1) resume, (2) cover letter, (3) list of three references with email addresses, and (4) unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Combine all application materials into a single PDF and use the subject line: "Law Clerk – FirstName LastName."
Other:
Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, new Americans, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
