2018 Jarman Fellow, Emily DeVille ’20 reflects on her summer as a law clerk at Senator Schatz’s office in Washington, D.C. The Jarman Fellowship provides a stipend for students pursuing important work for a public interest organization or governmental agency over the summer.

Emily’s Reflection:

This summer, I had the opportunity to serve as a law clerk in Washington, D.C. for the Office of Senator Brian Schatz. As the 2018 Jarman Fellow, I focused predominately on environmental and education policy, including the intersection between education and the environment. Throughout the summer, I was exposed to numerous critical environmental matters, including topics such as water and coastal issues, climate change education, natural disaster relief and resiliency planning.   

The ability to spend time in the United States Senate, whether it was to attend hearings, briefings, conduct research, or draft memoranda, was a priceless experience. Spending the summer in the United States Capitol allowed me to gain firsthand insight into the intricate legislative process and develop a deeper understanding of the immense amount of time and energy that goes into every piece of legislation that may ultimately become law.

Along with the exciting work within the Senate, on weekends I was able to explore the remarkable sites of D.C. From the incredible monuments, museums, and the seemingly never-ending array of summer events, there was always something new to discover! Overall, the experience was exceptionally inspiring, fun, and informative!

 

 

 

 

 

ED – 8-30-18