George R. Murphy Fellowship

Murphy Anderson PLLC, a Washington, DC law firm practicing labor, employment, and whistleblower law, is accepting applications for the 2026 George R. Murphy Public Interest Fellowship.

The fellowship offers recent law school graduates or judicial clerks the opportunity to litigate important public interest cases. The small firm is fast paced with a collegial office environment. The fellowship is a one-year position, with an option, at the firm’s discretion, for a one-year extension. The George R. Murphy Fellow will work on cases concerning union labor law, wage-and-hour law, and whistleblower law. The fellow will be exposed to all aspects and stages of litigation: developing and investigating cases, interviewing clients, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, negotiating settlements, appearing in court, and working on appeals.

The fellowship is named after firm partner George R. Murphy, who for 50 years of practice trained public interest lawyers to be creative, zealous, and ethical advocates for their clients and to advance the law to protect workers and promote social justice.

Applicants for the George R. Murphy Fellowship must have a demonstrated commitment to public interest, including the rights of workers and their unions. Strong academic credentials and writing skills are essential. Spanish proficiency is favored.

The position will begin on or about September 2026. The salary is $87k per year, plus excellent benefits.

To apply for the fellowship position, please send a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to Mark Hanna, mhanna@murphypllc.com.