2027 Clean Energy Program Clerkship

Earthjustice • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clean Energy Program litigates and advocates in state and federal courts and before energy regulators across the country to advance an equitable clean energy transition. Our work includes expanding and increasing access to clean energy resources; advocating for the closure of coal-fired power plants; opposing efforts to build new gas-fired power plants; and advocating for the cleanup of coal waste. We represent and partner with diverse clients individually and as part of coalitions. Earthjustice, founded in 1971, has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; preserve magnificent places and wildlife; advance clean energy; and combat 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 here because the earth needs a good lawyer. 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.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2027 (i.e., not graduating before December 2027)
• Must be available to commit ten weeks during summer 2027
• Must work from the U.S. during their clerkship
• 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.
• A recent legal writing sample of no more than 10 pages that primarily reflects your work.
• Cover page indicating the extent to which your writing sample reflects edits and feedback from others.
• Unofficial transcript

Nice To Haves

• Tailor your cover letter to describe why you are interested in that specific team.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and briefs
• Do legal research
• Develop strategy and legal theories
• Gather evidence
• 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
• Engage in interactions with other local and regional environmental groups
• Participate in a job interview workshop

Benefits

• Paid positions
• One-time stipend at the start of the clerkship in the amount of $1,382.00 per week, minus the total amount received from any other sources and applicable taxes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed