2027 Fossil Fuels Clerkship
About The Position
Earthjustice's Fossil Fuels program is dedicated to confronting the aggressive expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure, which escalates harm to communities and locks in future fossil fuel use. The program utilizes litigation, administrative advocacy, and partnerships to end U.S. oil and gas extraction and production, and to stop new infrastructure projects like petrochemical facilities, export terminals, and pipelines, with a focus on the U.S. Gulf Region and Appalachia. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a proven history of achieving significant and lasting environmental protections by leveraging the power of law and collaboration to safeguard public health, preserve natural environments, promote clean energy, and combat climate change. The organization partners with numerous groups and supporters to tackle major, precedent-setting cases nationwide. This summer law clerk position is open to all interested law students across the country, with the expectation that they will work in proximity to or within an office where the program is located.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2027 (not graduating before December 2027)
- Available to commit ten weeks during summer 2027
- Must work from the U.S. during the clerkship
- Resume
- Cover letter addressing relevant background, interest in Earthjustice's mission and litigation teams, and inspiring environmental or public interest issues
- Recent legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) primarily reflecting your work, with a cover page indicating the extent of edits and feedback
- Unofficial transcript
Nice To Haves
- Tailor cover letter to specific litigation teams
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
- Engage in interactions with other local and regional environmental groups
- Participate in a job interview workshop
Benefits
- Paid position
- One-time stipend of $1,382.00 per week (minus external funding and taxes)
- Opportunity to pursue outside funding
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
