Law Clerk
(Year-long in-person commitment)
The MLSPA, located in Bethesda, MD, is accepting applications from first- and second-year law students for paid Law Clerk positions beginning in April 2026 with a preferred part-time start in March 2026. Each Law Clerk will be involved in all aspects of the MLSPA’s Legal Department’s responsibilities, with a focus on contract administration, compliance, group licensing, and data tracking. The MLSPA is seeking a year-long, in-person commitment from law clerks (full-time hours during summer break and part-time during the academic year). As such, preferred candidates should be located in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area or within reasonable commuting distance from Spring 2026 through at least Spring 2027.
Applicants should submit an email with the subject line “Law Clerk Application” to jobs@mlsplayers.org. Please combine a cover letter, resume, and list of two references into a single PDF. Application materials will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Applicant Requirements:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong editing and proof reading skills
- Developing legal research skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment and deliver timely and high-quality work
Preferred Skills:
- Strong knowledge of labor unions or soccer and an interest in a career in labor or soccer
- Fluency or Professional Working Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or French
Pay Range: starting at $22.50 per hour
The Major League Soccer Players Association (MLSPA) serves as the voice and collective bargainingrepresentative for all former, current, and future Major League Soccer players. Formed in 2003, the MLSPA ensures protection of the rights of all MLS players, while also promoting their best interests and amplifying their voices.
The MLSP A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths,experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for positively impacting the lives of past, current and future players in Major League Soccer. Our diversity includes race, gender, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, socioeconomic background, and many other parts of one’s identity. Our employees’ diverse backgrounds and diverse points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. The MLSP A strongly encourages applicants from all backgrounds.