2026 Mid-Pacific Clerkship

EarthjusticeHonolulu, HI
199d$1,320

About The Position

Earthjustice's Mid-Pacific Regional Office is looking for summer law clerks who have excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; solid academic records; demonstrated commitment to the environment, community empowerment, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; the ability to be a team player; and a strong work ethic, sense of initiative, and sound judgment. A sense of humor is also desired. 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 local and regional environmental groups, and a job interview workshop.

Requirements

  • Enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2026
  • Available to commit ten weeks during summer 2026
  • Must work from the U.S. during the clerkship

Nice To Haves

  • Demonstrated commitment to the environment
  • Commitment to community empowerment
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  • Strong work ethic
  • Sense of initiative
  • Sound judgment
  • A sense of humor

Responsibilities

  • Work with several attorneys on case development and litigation strategy
  • Draft pleadings and briefs
  • Conduct legal research
  • Develop strategy and legal theories
  • Gather evidence
  • Attend client meetings and court proceedings

Benefits

  • Paid position with a stipend of $1,320.00 per week
  • Opportunity to secure outside funding
  • 10-week full-time clerkship (37.5 hours/week)

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Intern

Industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Education Level

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