2027 Gulf Regional Clerkship

Earthjustice•New Orleans, LA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Earthjustice’s Gulf Regional Office is building a team to support frontline communities as they work to protect the health and iconic ecosystems of the Gulf. Based in Houston, Texas, our Gulf office is working to deepen regional partnerships and build power to defend ecosystems, protect communities from toxic pollution, and stop large scale fossil fuel expansion at its source. The Gulf Regional Office covers Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi and can host remote clerks from those states. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice 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. Please include a cover page indicating the extent to which your writing sample reflects edits and feedback from others.
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Nice To Haves

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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
Attend a job interview workshop