Summer law clerks will have the opportunity to work with several attorneys on case development and litigation strategy. Students may draft pleadings and briefs, do legal research, develop strategy and legal theories, gather evidence, and attend client meetings and court proceedings. Earthjustice’s summer law clerk program also includes various programmatic offerings, such as in-person and virtual seminars with attorneys and guest speakers on current environmental issues, interactions with other ... more details
The Clean Energy Program works to accelerate the essential transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, to hold coal generators accountable for their pollution and protect communities from toxic coal waste, and to increase access to clean energy. The Clean Energy Program is deeply invested in fighting false climate solutions and opposing the dangerous rush to expand or prolong the life of gas generation and infrastructure in our state and federal energy regulatory advocacy. Our focus is the “fossil-to-clean fight” and ensuring that all communities benefit equitably from a clean energy transition.
ABOUT US
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice is now the premier nonprofit environmental law organization in the U.S. with approximately 575 staff nationwide and 15 offices located strategically across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; preserve magnificent places and wildlife; advance clean energy; andcombat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups and supporters to take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country and have a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We are herebecause the earth needs a good lawyer.
Earthjustice’s work is currently divided into three major areas:
Lands, Wildlife, and Oceans focuses on cases that protect endangered species, national forests, national parks, other public lands, water resources, and the oceans.
Healthy Communities focuses on cases that protect public health, prevent air and water pollution, and curb exposures to toxic chemicals, particularly in disproportionately impacted communities. Recently, our healthy communities work has also begun to promote sustainable food and agriculture and the rights of farm workers.
Climate and Energy focuses on cases that encourage the swift and just transition to clean energy while challenging the reliance on coal, oil, and other dirty fuels.
We welcome all interested law students from across the country to apply for a summer law clerk position. ?We expect that students will work proximate to or in an office where the program is located. ?In some limited instances, an office may hire clerks to work in an area that is outside that team’s geographic area, but still proximate to an Earthjustice office.?
RESPONSIBILITIES
Summer law clerks will have the opportunity to work with several attorneys on case development and litigation strategy. Students may draft pleadings and briefs, do legal research, develop strategy and legal theories, gather evidence, and attend client meetings and court proceedings.Earthjustice’ssummer law clerk program also includes various programmatic offerings, such as in-person and virtual seminars with attorneys andguest speakers on current environmental issues, interactions with other local and regional environmental groups, and a job interview workshop.
COMPENSATION
Earthjustice summer law clerkships are paid positions. The total stipend amount will be dependent on any external funding a studentsecures, such as through their law school’s summer funding program. Earthjustice will provide a one-time stipend at the start of the clerkship in the amount of $1,319.00 perweek, minus the total amount received from any other sources and applicable taxes. The summer law clerkship is designed to be 10 weeks long at full-time hours (37.5 hours/week).
You are welcome to pursue outside funding. The ability to secure outside funding will not be considered as part of the hiring process.
HOW TO APPLY
Eligibility: Candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2025 (i.e., not graduating before December 2025) and be available to commit ten weeks during summer 2025. Summer law clerks must work from the U.S. during their clerkship.
INSTRUCTIONS
Interested candidates should submit their complete application via Jobvite by 5:00pm PT on September 2, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Each Earthjustice litigation team participates in clerk hiring; candidates may submit applications to whichever and however many litigation teams they are interested. Please be prepared to respond to ourSeptember follow-up e-mail, requesting your ranked choice of the teams for which you have applied. Do notinclude such rankings within your Jobvite application.
Application Materials Requested:
Resume.
Cover letter that addresses:
(1) relevant aspects of your background that are not apparent or fully explained in your resume;
(2) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and the litigation teams for which you are applying; and
(3) whether there are particular environmental or public interest issues that inspire you.
Additional documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite):
(1) A recent legal writing sample of no more than 10 pages that primarily reflects your work. Please include a cover page indicating the extent to which your writing sample reflects edits and feedback from others.
(2) Unofficial transcript.
Finalists will be asked to submit two references; these may be law school faculty or legal professional, clinical, or volunteer supervisors.
RESOURCES
While identical applications for each team will be considered, we recommend tailoring your cover letter to describe why you are interested in that specific team. Additional information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process.
If you experience any technical difficulties or require any accommodations throughout the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.
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