2027 Oceans Clerkship

Earthjustice • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $1,382 • Onsite

About The Position

Earthjustice's Oceans Program is seeking summer law clerks to work on a mix of international and domestic ocean matters. The program aims to protect oceans and ocean wildlife from threats such as overfishing, oil and gas drilling, and habitat degradation. Earthjustice, founded in 1971, is an environmental law organization that uses the power of law and partnerships to protect people's health, preserve natural places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. Summer clerks 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 (not graduating before December 2027)
• Must be available to commit ten weeks during summer 2027
• Must work from the U.S. during the clerkship
• Submit a resume
• Submit a cover letter addressing relevant background, reasons for interest in Earthjustice's mission and litigation teams, and particular environmental or public interest issues that inspire you
• Submit a recent legal writing sample of no more than 10 pages
• Submit an 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 on current environmental issues
• Engage in interactions with other local and regional environmental groups
• Attend a job interview workshop

Benefits

• Paid position
• One-time stipend of $1,382.00 per week (minus external funding and taxes)
• Seminars with attorneys and guest speakers on current environmental issues
• Interactions with other local and regional environmental groups
• Job interview workshop

What This Job Offers

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