Date Posted:
July 20, 2026
Position Title:
Fall 2026 Law Clerk
Office/Company:
Senator Alex Padilla
Party:
Office Code:
Job Number:
1047
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Primary Role
Legislative Correspondent/Aide
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Internship
Description:
Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) is accepting law clerk applications for the Fall 2026 semester. Applicants must either be currently enrolled in an accredited JD program or have recently received a JD from an accredited program. Demonstrated interest in public service is preferred. Senator Padilla offers law clerkships in his Washington D.C. office. Law Clerks’
Responsibilities:
will include conducting research, drafting memoranda, tracking legislation, preparing for committee hearings, evaluating court decisions and legal trends, and assisting counsel with Senator Padilla’s portfolio on the Judiciary Committee. 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. The office is an
Qualifications:
of Senate Rules, regulations and applicable federal laws. The office does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other factors. Interested candidates should go to Senator Padilla’s website
Instructions:
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Other:
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