Date Posted:
May 19, 2026
Position Title:
Fall 2026 Law Clerk - Office of Senator Christopher a. Coons
Office/Company:
Sen. Chris Coons
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
DE-SR
Job Number:
0901
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Primary Role
Legislative Correspondent/Aide
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Internship
Description:
The Office of Senator Chris Coons is hiring Fall 2026 law clerks to assist the Senator’s Judiciary Committee staff. Topics of work may include intellectual property, criminal justice, immigration, voting rights, privacy/technology, nominations, and all other topics within the committee’s jurisdiction. The position will be in-person in the Washington, D.C. office.
Responsibilities:
Law clerks will assist the Senator’s counsels in all aspects of the Senator’s Judiciary responsibilities, including researching and writing memos, preparing the Senator for hearings, and participating in meetings with stakeholders and constituents as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Candidates should have completed at least one year of law school, have strong legal research abilities and written and oral communication skills, and be capable of managing themselves and taking initiative.
Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should specify dates of availability. We will review applications on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Other:
The position is unpaid. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
