Job Number:
0306
Date Posted:
October 21, 2025
Position Title:
Law Fellow
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CA-SR
Office/Company:
Sen. Adam Schiff
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Primary Role
Paid Intern
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Internship
Description:
Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, seeks a post-graduate Legal Fellow for a one-year term. Start date is flexible. Applicants must be a recent law school graduate with the ability to secure fellowship funding from their law school or another source. The Office will coordinate as necessary for external funding opportunities identified by applicants.
Responsibilities:
The Legal Fellow will join Senator Schiff's Senate Judiciary Committee team and engage in a range of activities, including vetting and advising on nominations, oversight investigations, conducting legal and policy research, supporting preparation for committee hearings, and supporting policy and legislation development. The Fellow also may collaborate with staff members on policy issues outside the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee. Candidates must have strong writing and research skills, experience working in a fast-paced environment, and thrive in a collaborative team. California ties are preferred, but not required.
Qualifications:
Instructions:
People of color, women, LGBTQ+ and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Please apply by 6 pm on Friday, December 19, using our online portal: Law Fellow – Washington, DC. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please no unsolicited drop-ins, phone calls, or emails to the office.
Other:
Senator Schiff’s office is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
