Election Law Clerkship
The Public Interest Legal Foundation invites current law students with an interest in promoting sound election integrity laws to apply for a Fellowship and join us for the summer of 2026.
The Public Interest Legal Foundation is the nation’s only public interest law firm dedicated exclusively to election integrity law. We have won litigation victories in state supreme courts, federal courts of appeal, and federal and state trial courts. This highly prestigious Legal Fellowship program provides the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on litigation experience on issues of critical importance. Guided by the Foundation’s team of experienced civil rights and election litigators, students will be provided the opportunity to assist with various stages of litigation in state and federal court as well as assist with the Foundation’s multimedia educational programs.
About the Legal Fellowship: The Legal Fellowship is an opportunity for law students to explore a career in public interest law by working at the Public Interest Legal Foundation for 10 weeks during the summer following the first or second year of law school.
Applicants must be passionate about protecting the integrity of our nation’s elections. Applicants must have completed the first or second year of law school by the start of the Legal Fellowship and be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent resident.
Process of Applying: Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter by Friday, January 9, 2025. Candidates must be available for a Zoom or in person interview.
- Applicant will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before starting.
- Please apply to one of the two options:
- Conservative Jobs
- Apply on our website at https://publicinterestlegal.org/jobs/clerkship/
Additional Details: The Summer Fellowship is located in Alexandria, Virginia. This is a paid position starting at $25/hour.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to learn about the Public Interest Legal Foundation’s history and current work by reading about cases on our website and conducting legal research about the Public Interest Legal Foundation’s reported cases.