2027-2028 Law Fellow, Judiciary Committee

Role Summary • A full-year legal fellowship on the Judiciary Committee legislative team for U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, advising on legal and policy matters. Responsibilities • Advise senior staff and the Senator on legislative decisions and Judiciary Committee portfolio issues. • Draft legislation, conduct legal and policy research, and compose memoranda. • Oversee and manage law clerks alongside Judiciary team members. • Collaborate on legislative issues outside Judiciary Committee jurisdiction as appropriate. Required Knowledge & Experience • Degree: J.D. from an accredited program. • Strong legal research, policy analysis, and concise writing skills. • Demonstrated interest in public service preferred. Work & Eligibility • Unpaid fellowship for the 2027–2028 year starting September 2027; candidates must secure external fellowship funding. Application Process • Submit a single PDF containing a cover letter describing proposed funding, a one-page resume, a 3–5 page writing sample, and a current transcript.