Job Number:
0617
Date Posted:
February 12, 2026
Position Title:
Law Clerk
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
MA-JR
Office/Company:
Sen. Edward Markey
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Primary Role
Legislative Correspondent/Aide
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Internship
Description:
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) seeks a law clerk for the Summer 2026 session to work on judiciary portfolio issues. Applicants must be currently enrolled in law school or have recently graduated from law school.
Responsibilities:
Law clerks are tasked with conducting legal and policy research, preparing briefing materials, writing oversight letters, drafting legislation, and preparing press materials. Projects may cover a range of areas, including immigration, gun violence prevention, civil rights, criminal justice, and voting rights.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates should be entrepreneurial, possess excellent writing skills, and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Ties to Massachusetts are highly desired.
Instructions:
Candidates from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, working class, military, and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please submit a one-page over letter, one-page resume, three-page writing sample, and an unofficial transcript in one PDF. This position is in person and based in the Washington, DC office. It is an unpaid position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
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