2027 Community Partnerships Clerkship

Earthjustice•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Earthjustice is seeking law students for a summer law clerk position within its Community Partnerships Program. This program works in deep partnership with frontline communities to eliminate environmental hazards and expand access to environmental benefits. The program challenges harmful social and political systems while striving to improve the environmental health of neighborhoods across the country. The work is rooted in community-led movements and uses advocacy tools to disrupt the status quo. Earthjustice represents impacted communities in holding polluters accountable, closing regulatory loopholes, demanding transparency, and enforcing environmental laws. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice uses the power of law and partnership to protect people's health, preserve natural places, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. The summer law clerkship is designed for students to 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 (not graduating before December 2027)
Must be available to commit ten weeks during summer 2027
Must work from the U.S. during the clerkship
Resume
Cover letter addressing relevant background, reasons for interest in Earthjustice's mission and litigation teams, and inspiring environmental or public interest issues
A recent legal writing sample of no more than 10 pages that primarily reflects your work
Unofficial transcript

Nice To Haves

Tailor cover letter to describe why you are interested in a specific team

Responsibilities

Draft pleadings and briefs
Conduct legal research
Develop strategy and legal theories
Gather evidence
Attend client meetings and court proceedings
Participate in programmatic offerings such as seminars with attorneys and guest speakers on current environmental issues
Interact with other local and regional environmental groups
Attend a job interview workshop