2027 Florida Regional Clerkship

Earthjustice • Miami, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Earthjustice is seeking summer law clerks for its Florida Regional Program. This program focuses on protecting Florida's waters and wild places through legal action. The Florida Office advocates for public ownership and access to waters, defends the public's right to enjoy natural areas, supports communities affected by pollution, protects the Everglades, preserves wild lands and species, works to clean up waterways, holds polluters accountable, and promotes a clean energy future for Florida. Earthjustice, founded in 1971, has a strong history of achieving lasting environmental protections by using the power of law and partnerships to safeguard health, preserve nature, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. They collaborate with numerous groups and supporters on significant cases nationwide. This clerkship offers law students the chance to work closely with attorneys on case development and litigation strategy, potentially drafting legal documents, conducting research, developing legal theories, gathering evidence, and attending client meetings and court proceedings. The program also includes seminars on environmental issues, networking opportunities with environmental groups, and a job interview workshop.

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 any inspiring environmental or public interest issues.
• A recent legal writing sample of 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

• Work with several attorneys on case development and litigation strategy.
• 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 and workshops.

Benefits

• Paid position.
• Total stipend amount dependent on external funding (e.g., law school's summer funding program).
• One-time stipend of $1,382.00 per week, minus external funding and applicable taxes.
• Programmatic offerings including seminars and workshops.

What This Job Offers

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