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Earthjustice Careers { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "datePosted": "2026-07-07", "description": "
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL OFFICEEarthjustice\u2019s California Regional Office works to: promote clean energy and zero emission transportation policies; rein in oil and gas extraction, particularly in locations that threaten frontline communities; protect state residents and sensitive ecosystems from pesticides and other toxic substances; preserve California\u2019s lands and rich biodiversity; and improve air quality statewide. Our attorneys bring lawsuits and pursue administrative advocacy to protect the environment and promote environmental justice under a mix of federal environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act, as well as California statutes. The California Regional Office is seeking law clerks for summer to work alongside our attorneys and advocates in our San Francisco and Los Angeles offices.\u00A0ABOUT US\u00A0Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting\u00A0 environmental protections. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people\u2019s health; preserve magnificent places and wildlife; advance clean energy; and\u00A0combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups and supporters to\u00A0take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country and have a distinguished\u00A0track record\u00A0of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections.\u00A0We are here\u00A0because the earth needs a good lawyer.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0We welcome all interested law students from across the country to apply for a summer law clerk position. \u202FWe expect that students will work proximate to or in an office where the program is located.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0RESPONSIBILITIES\u00A0Summer Law Clerks\u00A0will\u00A0have\u00A0the opportunity to work with several attorneys on case development and litigation\u00A0strategy. Students may draft pleadings and briefs, do legal research, develop strategy and legal theories, gather evidence, and attend client meetings and court proceedings.\u00A0Earthjustice\u2019s\u00A0summer\u00A0law clerk\u00A0program\u00A0also\u00A0includes various programmatic offerings, such as\u00A0in-person and virtual\u00A0seminars with attorneys\u00A0and\u00A0guest speakers on current environmental issues,\u00A0interactions with\u00A0other local and regional\u00A0environmental\u00A0groups, and\u00A0a\u00A0job interview workshop.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0COMPENSATION\u00A0Earthjustice summer law clerkships are paid positions. The total stipend amount will be dependent on any external funding a student secures, such as through their law school\u2019s summer funding program. Earthjustice will provide a one-time stipend at the start of the clerkship in the amount of $1,382.00 per week, minus the total amount received from any other sources and applicable taxes. The summer law clerkship is designed to be 10 weeks long at full-time hours (37.5 hours/week).\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0You are welcome to pursue outside funding.\u00A0The ability\u00A0to secure outside funding will not be considered as part of the hiring process.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0HOW TO APPLY\u00A0Eligibility: Candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2027 (i.e., not graduating before December 2027) and be available to commit ten weeks during summer 2027. Summer law clerks must work from the U.S. during their clerkship.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should submit their complete application via Jobvite by September 7, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0Each Earthjustice litigation team participates in clerk hiring; candidates may submit applications to whichever and however many litigation teams they are interested. Please be prepared to respond to our \u00A0September follow-up e-mail, requesting your ranked choice of the teams for which you have applied. Do\u00A0not\u00A0include such rankings within your Jobvite application.\u00A0\u00A0Application Materials Requested:\u00A0\u00A0- Resume.\u00A0
- Cover letter that addresses:\u00A0\u00A0
- (1) relevant aspects of your background that are not apparent or fully explained in your resume;\u00A0
- (2) why you are drawn to Earthjustice\u2019s mission and the litigation teams for which you are applying; and\u00A0
- (3) whether there are particular environmental or public interest issues that inspire you.\u00A0
- Additional documents (select \u201CAdd Files\u201D in Jobvite):\u00A0
- (1) 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.\u00A0\u00A0
- (2) Unofficial transcript.\u00A0
- Finalists will be asked to submit two references; these may be law school faculty or legal professional, clinical, or volunteer supervisors.\u00A0
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Our attorneys bring lawsuits and pursue administrative advocacy to protect the environment and promote environmental justice under a mix of federal environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act, as well as California statutes. The California Regional Office is seeking law clerks for summer to work alongside our attorneys and advocates in our San Francisco and Los Angeles offices. ABOUT US 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. RESPONSIBILITIES Summer Law Clerks will have the opportunity to work with several attorneys on case development and litigation strategy. Students may draft pleadings and briefs, do legal research, develop strategy and legal theories, gather evidence, and attend client meetings and court proceedings. Earthjustice’s summer law clerk program also includes various programmatic offerings, such as in-person and virtual seminars with attorneys and guest speakers on current environmental issues, interactions with other local and regional environmental groups, and a job interview workshop. COMPENSATION Earthjustice summer law clerkships are paid positions. The total stipend amount will be dependent on any external funding a student secures, such as through their law school’s summer funding program. Earthjustice will provide a one-time stipend at the start of the clerkship in the amount of $1,382.00 per week, minus the total amount received from any other sources and applicable taxes. The summer law clerkship is designed to be 10 weeks long at full-time hours (37.5 hours/week). You are welcome to pursue outside funding. The ability to secure outside funding will not be considered as part of the hiring process. HOW TO APPLY Eligibility: Candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2027 (i.e., not graduating before December 2027) and be available to commit ten weeks during summer 2027. Summer law clerks must work from the U.S. during their clerkship. HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should submit their complete application via Jobvite by September 7, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Each Earthjustice litigation team participates in clerk hiring; candidates may submit applications to whichever and however many litigation teams they are interested. Please be prepared to respond to our September follow-up e-mail, requesting your ranked choice of the teams for which you have applied. Do not include such rankings within your Jobvite application. Application Materials Requested: 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. Additional documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite): (1) 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. (2) Unofficial transcript. Finalists will be asked to submit two references; these may be law school faculty or legal professional, clinical, or volunteer supervisors. RESOURCES While identical applications for each team will be considered, we recommend tailoring your cover letter to describe why you are interested in that specific team. Additional information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. If you experience any technical difficulties or require any accommodations throughout the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. #LI-Hybrid Apply Apply Later ← Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Powered by Jobvite
Earthjustice Careers { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "datePosted": "2026-07-07", "description": "
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL OFFICEEarthjustice\u2019s California Regional Office works to: promote clean energy and zero emission transportation policies; rein in oil and gas extraction, particularly in locations that threaten frontline communities; protect state residents and sensitive ecosystems from pesticides and other toxic substances; preserve California\u2019s lands and rich biodiversity; and improve air quality statewide. Our attorneys bring lawsuits and pursue administrative advocacy to protect the environment and promote environmental justice under a mix of federal environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act, as well as California statutes. The California Regional Office is seeking law clerks for summer to work alongside our attorneys and advocates in our San Francisco and Los Angeles offices.\u00A0ABOUT US\u00A0Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting\u00A0 environmental protections. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people\u2019s health; preserve magnificent places and wildlife; advance clean energy; and\u00A0combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups and supporters to\u00A0take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country and have a distinguished\u00A0track record\u00A0of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections.\u00A0We are here\u00A0because the earth needs a good lawyer.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0We welcome all interested law students from across the country to apply for a summer law clerk position. \u202FWe expect that students will work proximate to or in an office where the program is located.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0RESPONSIBILITIES\u00A0Summer Law Clerks\u00A0will\u00A0have\u00A0the opportunity to work with several attorneys on case development and litigation\u00A0strategy. Students may draft pleadings and briefs, do legal research, develop strategy and legal theories, gather evidence, and attend client meetings and court proceedings.\u00A0Earthjustice\u2019s\u00A0summer\u00A0law clerk\u00A0program\u00A0also\u00A0includes various programmatic offerings, such as\u00A0in-person and virtual\u00A0seminars with attorneys\u00A0and\u00A0guest speakers on current environmental issues,\u00A0interactions with\u00A0other local and regional\u00A0environmental\u00A0groups, and\u00A0a\u00A0job interview workshop.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0COMPENSATION\u00A0Earthjustice summer law clerkships are paid positions. The total stipend amount will be dependent on any external funding a student secures, such as through their law school\u2019s summer funding program. Earthjustice will provide a one-time stipend at the start of the clerkship in the amount of $1,382.00 per week, minus the total amount received from any other sources and applicable taxes. The summer law clerkship is designed to be 10 weeks long at full-time hours (37.5 hours/week).\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0You are welcome to pursue outside funding.\u00A0The ability\u00A0to secure outside funding will not be considered as part of the hiring process.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0HOW TO APPLY\u00A0Eligibility: Candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2027 (i.e., not graduating before December 2027) and be available to commit ten weeks during summer 2027. Summer law clerks must work from the U.S. during their clerkship.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should submit their complete application via Jobvite by September 7, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0Each Earthjustice litigation team participates in clerk hiring; candidates may submit applications to whichever and however many litigation teams they are interested. Please be prepared to respond to our \u00A0September follow-up e-mail, requesting your ranked choice of the teams for which you have applied. Do\u00A0not\u00A0include such rankings within your Jobvite application.\u00A0\u00A0Application Materials Requested:\u00A0\u00A0- Resume.\u00A0
- Cover letter that addresses:\u00A0\u00A0
- (1) relevant aspects of your background that are not apparent or fully explained in your resume;\u00A0
- (2) why you are drawn to Earthjustice\u2019s mission and the litigation teams for which you are applying; and\u00A0
- (3) whether there are particular environmental or public interest issues that inspire you.\u00A0
- Additional documents (select \u201CAdd Files\u201D in Jobvite):\u00A0
- (1) 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.\u00A0\u00A0
- (2) Unofficial transcript.\u00A0
- Finalists will be asked to submit two references; these may be law school faculty or legal professional, clinical, or volunteer supervisors.\u00A0
#LI-Hybrid", "hiringOrganization": "Earthjustice", "employmentType": "Law Clerk ", "industry": "California Regional ", "identifier": "oIzsAfw3", "jobLocation": [ { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "San Francisco", "addressRegion": "California", "addressCountry": "United States" } }, { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Los Angeles", "addressRegion": "California", "addressCountry": "United States" } } ], "title": "2027 California Regional Clerkship", "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "minValue": "", "maxValue": "", "unitText": "" } } } 2027 California Regional Clerkship California Regional San Francisco, California Los Angeles, California Apply CALIFORNIA REGIONAL OFFICEEarthjustice’s California Regional Office works to: promote clean energy and zero emission transportation policies; rein in oil and gas extraction, particularly in locations that threaten frontline communities; protect state residents and sensitive ecosystems from pesticides and other toxic substances; preserve California’s lands and rich biodiversity; and improve air quality statewide. Our attorneys bring lawsuits and pursue administrative advocacy to protect the environment and promote environmental justice under a mix of federal environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act, as well as California statutes. The California Regional Office is seeking law clerks for summer to work alongside our attorneys and advocates in our San Francisco and Los Angeles offices. ABOUT US 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. RESPONSIBILITIES Summer Law Clerks will have the opportunity to work with several attorneys on case development and litigation strategy. Students may draft pleadings and briefs, do legal research, develop strategy and legal theories, gather evidence, and attend client meetings and court proceedings. Earthjustice’s summer law clerk program also includes various programmatic offerings, such as in-person and virtual seminars with attorneys and guest speakers on current environmental issues, interactions with other local and regional environmental groups, and a job interview workshop. COMPENSATION Earthjustice summer law clerkships are paid positions. The total stipend amount will be dependent on any external funding a student secures, such as through their law school’s summer funding program. Earthjustice will provide a one-time stipend at the start of the clerkship in the amount of $1,382.00 per week, minus the total amount received from any other sources and applicable taxes. The summer law clerkship is designed to be 10 weeks long at full-time hours (37.5 hours/week). You are welcome to pursue outside funding. The ability to secure outside funding will not be considered as part of the hiring process. HOW TO APPLY Eligibility: Candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2027 (i.e., not graduating before December 2027) and be available to commit ten weeks during summer 2027. Summer law clerks must work from the U.S. during their clerkship. HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should submit their complete application via Jobvite by September 7, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Each Earthjustice litigation team participates in clerk hiring; candidates may submit applications to whichever and however many litigation teams they are interested. Please be prepared to respond to our September follow-up e-mail, requesting your ranked choice of the teams for which you have applied. Do not include such rankings within your Jobvite application. Application Materials Requested: 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. Additional documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite): (1) 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. (2) Unofficial transcript. Finalists will be asked to submit two references; these may be law school faculty or legal professional, clinical, or volunteer supervisors. RESOURCES While identical applications for each team will be considered, we recommend tailoring your cover letter to describe why you are interested in that specific team. Additional information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. If you experience any technical difficulties or require any accommodations throughout the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. #LI-Hybrid Apply Apply Later ← Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Powered by Jobvite
Earthjustice Careers { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "datePosted": "2026-07-07", "description": "
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL OFFICEEarthjustice\u2019s California Regional Office works to: promote clean energy and zero emission transportation policies; rein in oil and gas extraction, particularly in locations that threaten frontline communities; protect state residents and sensitive ecosystems from pesticides and other toxic substances; preserve California\u2019s lands and rich biodiversity; and improve air quality statewide. Our attorneys bring lawsuits and pursue administrative advocacy to protect the environment and promote environmental justice under a mix of federal environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act, as well as California statutes. The California Regional Office is seeking law clerks for summer to work alongside our attorneys and advocates in our San Francisco and Los Angeles offices.\u00A0ABOUT US\u00A0Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting\u00A0 environmental protections. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people\u2019s health; preserve magnificent places and wildlife; advance clean energy; and\u00A0combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups and supporters to\u00A0take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country and have a distinguished\u00A0track record\u00A0of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections.\u00A0We are here\u00A0because the earth needs a good lawyer.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0We welcome all interested law students from across the country to apply for a summer law clerk position. \u202FWe expect that students will work proximate to or in an office where the program is located.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0RESPONSIBILITIES\u00A0Summer Law Clerks\u00A0will\u00A0have\u00A0the opportunity to work with several attorneys on case development and litigation\u00A0strategy. Students may draft pleadings and briefs, do legal research, develop strategy and legal theories, gather evidence, and attend client meetings and court proceedings.\u00A0Earthjustice\u2019s\u00A0summer\u00A0law clerk\u00A0program\u00A0also\u00A0includes various programmatic offerings, such as\u00A0in-person and virtual\u00A0seminars with attorneys\u00A0and\u00A0guest speakers on current environmental issues,\u00A0interactions with\u00A0other local and regional\u00A0environmental\u00A0groups, and\u00A0a\u00A0job interview workshop.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0COMPENSATION\u00A0Earthjustice summer law clerkships are paid positions. The total stipend amount will be dependent on any external funding a student secures, such as through their law school\u2019s summer funding program. Earthjustice will provide a one-time stipend at the start of the clerkship in the amount of $1,382.00 per week, minus the total amount received from any other sources and applicable taxes. The summer law clerkship is designed to be 10 weeks long at full-time hours (37.5 hours/week).\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0You are welcome to pursue outside funding.\u00A0The ability\u00A0to secure outside funding will not be considered as part of the hiring process.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0HOW TO APPLY\u00A0Eligibility: Candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2027 (i.e., not graduating before December 2027) and be available to commit ten weeks during summer 2027. Summer law clerks must work from the U.S. during their clerkship.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should submit their complete application via Jobvite by September 7, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0Each Earthjustice litigation team participates in clerk hiring; candidates may submit applications to whichever and however many litigation teams they are interested. Please be prepared to respond to our \u00A0September follow-up e-mail, requesting your ranked choice of the teams for which you have applied. Do\u00A0not\u00A0include such rankings within your Jobvite application.\u00A0\u00A0Application Materials Requested:\u00A0\u00A0- Resume.\u00A0
- Cover letter that addresses:\u00A0\u00A0
- (1) relevant aspects of your background that are not apparent or fully explained in your resume;\u00A0
- (2) why you are drawn to Earthjustice\u2019s mission and the litigation teams for which you are applying; and\u00A0
- (3) whether there are particular environmental or public interest issues that inspire you.\u00A0
- Additional documents (select \u201CAdd Files\u201D in Jobvite):\u00A0
- (1) 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.\u00A0\u00A0
- (2) Unofficial transcript.\u00A0
- Finalists will be asked to submit two references; these may be law school faculty or legal professional, clinical, or volunteer supervisors.\u00A0
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Our attorneys bring lawsuits and pursue administrative advocacy to protect the environment and promote environmental justice under a mix of federal environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act, as well as California statutes. The California Regional Office is seeking law clerks for summer to work alongside our attorneys and advocates in our San Francisco and Los Angeles offices. ABOUT US 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. RESPONSIBILITIES Summer Law Clerks will have the opportunity to work with several attorneys on case development and litigation strategy. Students may draft pleadings and briefs, do legal research, develop strategy and legal theories, gather evidence, and attend client meetings and court proceedings. Earthjustice’s summer law clerk program also includes various programmatic offerings, such as in-person and virtual seminars with attorneys and guest speakers on current environmental issues, interactions with other local and regional environmental groups, and a job interview workshop. COMPENSATION Earthjustice summer law clerkships are paid positions. The total stipend amount will be dependent on any external funding a student secures, such as through their law school’s summer funding program. Earthjustice will provide a one-time stipend at the start of the clerkship in the amount of $1,382.00 per week, minus the total amount received from any other sources and applicable taxes. The summer law clerkship is designed to be 10 weeks long at full-time hours (37.5 hours/week). You are welcome to pursue outside funding. The ability to secure outside funding will not be considered as part of the hiring process. HOW TO APPLY Eligibility: Candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2027 (i.e., not graduating before December 2027) and be available to commit ten weeks during summer 2027. Summer law clerks must work from the U.S. during their clerkship. HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should submit their complete application via Jobvite by September 7, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Each Earthjustice litigation team participates in clerk hiring; candidates may submit applications to whichever and however many litigation teams they are interested. Please be prepared to respond to our September follow-up e-mail, requesting your ranked choice of the teams for which you have applied. Do not include such rankings within your Jobvite application. Application Materials Requested: 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. Additional documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite): (1) 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. (2) Unofficial transcript. Finalists will be asked to submit two references; these may be law school faculty or legal professional, clinical, or volunteer supervisors. RESOURCES While identical applications for each team will be considered, we recommend tailoring your cover letter to describe why you are interested in that specific team. Additional information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. If you experience any technical difficulties or require any accommodations throughout the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. #LI-Hybrid Apply Apply Later ← Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Powered by Jobvite
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CALIFORNIA REGIONAL OFFICEEarthjustice\u2019s California Regional Office works to: promote clean energy and zero emission transportation policies; rein in oil and gas extraction, particularly in locations that threaten frontline communities; protect state residents and sensitive ecosystems from pesticides and other toxic substances; preserve California\u2019s lands and rich biodiversity; and improve air quality statewide. Our attorneys bring lawsuits and pursue administrative advocacy to protect the environment and promote environmental justice under a mix of federal environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act, as well as California statutes. The California Regional Office is seeking law clerks for summer to work alongside our attorneys and advocates in our San Francisco and Los Angeles offices.\u00A0ABOUT US\u00A0Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting\u00A0 environmental protections. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people\u2019s health; preserve magnificent places and wildlife; advance clean energy; and\u00A0combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups and supporters to\u00A0take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country and have a distinguished\u00A0track record\u00A0of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections.\u00A0We are here\u00A0because the earth needs a good lawyer.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0We welcome all interested law students from across the country to apply for a summer law clerk position. \u202FWe expect that students will work proximate to or in an office where the program is located.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0RESPONSIBILITIES\u00A0Summer Law Clerks\u00A0will\u00A0have\u00A0the opportunity to work with several attorneys on case development and litigation\u00A0strategy. Students may draft pleadings and briefs, do legal research, develop strategy and legal theories, gather evidence, and attend client meetings and court proceedings.\u00A0Earthjustice\u2019s\u00A0summer\u00A0law clerk\u00A0program\u00A0also\u00A0includes various programmatic offerings, such as\u00A0in-person and virtual\u00A0seminars with attorneys\u00A0and\u00A0guest speakers on current environmental issues,\u00A0interactions with\u00A0other local and regional\u00A0environmental\u00A0groups, and\u00A0a\u00A0job interview workshop.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0COMPENSATION\u00A0Earthjustice summer law clerkships are paid positions. The total stipend amount will be dependent on any external funding a student secures, such as through their law school\u2019s summer funding program. Earthjustice will provide a one-time stipend at the start of the clerkship in the amount of $1,382.00 per week, minus the total amount received from any other sources and applicable taxes. The summer law clerkship is designed to be 10 weeks long at full-time hours (37.5 hours/week).\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0You are welcome to pursue outside funding.\u00A0The ability\u00A0to secure outside funding will not be considered as part of the hiring process.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0HOW TO APPLY\u00A0Eligibility: Candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2027 (i.e., not graduating before December 2027) and be available to commit ten weeks during summer 2027. Summer law clerks must work from the U.S. during their clerkship.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should submit their complete application via Jobvite by September 7, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0Each Earthjustice litigation team participates in clerk hiring; candidates may submit applications to whichever and however many litigation teams they are interested. Please be prepared to respond to our \u00A0September follow-up e-mail, requesting your ranked choice of the teams for which you have applied. Do\u00A0not\u00A0include such rankings within your Jobvite application.\u00A0\u00A0Application Materials Requested:\u00A0\u00A0- Resume.\u00A0
- Cover letter that addresses:\u00A0\u00A0
- (1) relevant aspects of your background that are not apparent or fully explained in your resume;\u00A0
- (2) why you are drawn to Earthjustice\u2019s mission and the litigation teams for which you are applying; and\u00A0
- (3) whether there are particular environmental or public interest issues that inspire you.\u00A0
- Additional documents (select \u201CAdd Files\u201D in Jobvite):\u00A0
- (1) 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.\u00A0\u00A0
- (2) Unofficial transcript.\u00A0
- Finalists will be asked to submit two references; these may be law school faculty or legal professional, clinical, or volunteer supervisors.\u00A0
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Our attorneys bring lawsuits and pursue administrative advocacy to protect the environment and promote environmental justice under a mix of federal environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act, as well as California statutes. The California Regional Office is seeking law clerks for summer to work alongside our attorneys and advocates in our San Francisco and Los Angeles offices. ABOUT US 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. RESPONSIBILITIES Summer Law Clerks will have the opportunity to work with several attorneys on case development and litigation strategy. Students may draft pleadings and briefs, do legal research, develop strategy and legal theories, gather evidence, and attend client meetings and court proceedings. Earthjustice’s summer law clerk program also includes various programmatic offerings, such as in-person and virtual seminars with attorneys and guest speakers on current environmental issues, interactions with other local and regional environmental groups, and a job interview workshop. COMPENSATION Earthjustice summer law clerkships are paid positions. The total stipend amount will be dependent on any external funding a student secures, such as through their law school’s summer funding program. Earthjustice will provide a one-time stipend at the start of the clerkship in the amount of $1,382.00 per week, minus the total amount received from any other sources and applicable taxes. The summer law clerkship is designed to be 10 weeks long at full-time hours (37.5 hours/week). You are welcome to pursue outside funding. The ability to secure outside funding will not be considered as part of the hiring process. HOW TO APPLY Eligibility: Candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2027 (i.e., not graduating before December 2027) and be available to commit ten weeks during summer 2027. Summer law clerks must work from the U.S. during their clerkship. HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should submit their complete application via Jobvite by September 7, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Each Earthjustice litigation team participates in clerk hiring; candidates may submit applications to whichever and however many litigation teams they are interested. Please be prepared to respond to our September follow-up e-mail, requesting your ranked choice of the teams for which you have applied. Do not include such rankings within your Jobvite application. Application Materials Requested: 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. Additional documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite): (1) 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. (2) Unofficial transcript. Finalists will be asked to submit two references; these may be law school faculty or legal professional, clinical, or volunteer supervisors. RESOURCES While identical applications for each team will be considered, we recommend tailoring your cover letter to describe why you are interested in that specific team. Additional information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. If you experience any technical difficulties or require any accommodations throughout the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. #LI-Hybrid Apply Apply Later ← Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email
2027 California Regional Clerkship
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