2027 Northern Rockies Clerkship

Earthjustice•Bozeman, MT

38d•$1,382•Onsite

About The Position

Earthjustice is seeking summer law clerks for its Northern Rockies Program. This program focuses on litigation aimed at protecting wildlife and wild lands in the Northern Rockies region, including areas around Yellowstone and Glacier national parks. The work involves challenging destructive fossil fuel projects, enforcing pollution laws, advocating for energy policy, and addressing environmental concerns related to AI data center development. The program also supports environmental interests of Native American communities, focusing on opposing mining on culturally significant lands, restoring native wildlife, and advancing Tribal sovereignty and environmental health in the transition away from coal power. Earthjustice, founded in 1971, is a non-profit environmental law organization that uses legal action and partnerships to protect people's health, preserve natural places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change.

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
Legal writing sample of no more than 10 pages
Unofficial transcript

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 environmental issues, interactions with environmental groups, and a job interview workshop.