Law Clerk

(2026-2027 in-person commitment)

The Major League Soccer Players Association (MLSPA) serves as the voice and collective bargaining representative 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 MLSPA, located in Bethesda, MD, is accepting applications from first- and second-year law students for paid Law Clerk positions beginning in late May or early June 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 an in-person commitment from law clerks with full-time hours during the summer and part-time hours during the school year. As such, preferred candidates should be located in the Washington D.C.metropolitan area or within reasonable commuting distance from Summer 2026 through at least early 2027.

Applicants should submit an email with the subject line “Summer Law Clerk Application”to jobs@mlsplayers.org. Please combine a cover letter, resume, and list of two references into a single PDF. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Pay Range: $22.50/hour

Applicant Requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong editing and proofreading 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

The MLSPA 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 MLSPA strongly encourages applicants from all backgrounds.