Law Clerk

Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism, is accepting law clerk applications for Spring 2025. Candidates must be current law students and able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Law clerks work under the direct supervision of Senator Booker’s Senate Judiciary Committee staff and engage in a range of activities including: preparing for hearings, conducting legal and policy research, and drafting memoranda and oversight letters. Law clerks will also assist in tracking legislation and nominations, as well as attend congressional briefings. Candidates must have strong writing and research skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, current transcript, and 5-10 page writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line (230832). In your cover letter, please note desired start and end dates and approximate weekly hours. Applications for the Spring semester will be considered on a rolling basis until October 31, 2024. The position is unpaid, but the Office will coordinate as necessary for academic credit and external funding opportunities identified by potential clerks. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Members of all diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.