About this role
About the Role Earthjustice offers paid Summer 2026 Law Clerkships to law students. The program supports environmental litigation work across Lands, Wildlife, Oceans, Healthy Communities, and Climate and Energy, with clerks working closely with attorneys to develop cases and strategies.
What You'll Do
- Work with several attorneys on case development and litigation strategy.
- Draft pleadings and briefs, conduct legal research, develop strategy and legal theories, gather evidence, and attend client meetings and court proceedings.
- Participate in programmatic offerings such as in-person and virtual seminars with attorneys and guest speakers on current environmental issues, interactions with local and regional environmental groups, and a job interview workshop.
What We're Looking For
- Enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2026 (not graduating before December 2026) and available to commit to 10 weeks during Summer 2026.
- Summer law clerks must work from the U.S. during their clerkship.
- Applicants may submit to any or all litigation teams they’re interested in; be prepared to respond to a September follow-up email requesting your ranked choice of teams. Do not include rankings in the initial application.
- The program emphasizes interest in environmental law and justice and a willingness to engage with a broad set of teams.
Compensation & Benefits
- This is a paid position. The total stipend is dependent on external funding sources; Earthjustice provides a one-time startup stipend of $1,320.00 per week, minus amounts from other sources and applicable taxes. The clerkship is designed to be 10 weeks long at full-time hours (37.5 hours/week).
- Outside funding is welcome and will not be considered in the hiring decision.