Policy Law Clerk, Spring 2027

Job overview

The Policy Law Clerk, Spring 2027 role is hybrid, with in-person work at the Children’s Law Center office in Washington, DC. The clerkship is unpaid and may be taken for academic credit; hours are flexible. Children’s Law Center uses the law to address urgent problems facing children and families and to improve systems affecting their lives. The clerk supports the Policy Program through legal research and writing, oversight work, legislative engagement, and assistance with testimony. The work contributes analysis and practical support to policy positions and recommendations intended to meet the needs of District children.

What you'll do

• Research and write about legal issues
• interview clients and witnesses
• attend external meetings and DC Council legislative meetings and committee hearings
• assist with drafting written testimony
• support oversight activities related to local agency performance and budgets
• work under one-on-one supervision by a Senior Policy Attorney.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

policy law clerk

spring 2027

hybrid

washington dc

children’s law center

unpaid clerkship

academic credit

policy research

legal writing

legislative process

dc council

written testimony

children and families

flexible hours

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Spring 2027 term; unpaid and may be taken for credit; applicants must be current law students or recent law school graduates; hybrid schedule requires at least two in-person days per week; application deadline is November 13, 2026.

About the employer

Childrens Law Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.