2027 Biodiversity Defense Clerkship
About the role
The Biodiversity Defense Program at Earthjustice fights to reshape our relationship with lands, water, and wildlife by addressing major drivers of nature's decline, including habitat destruction and wildlife exploitation. Our work applies Earthjustice's strategic, collaborative, and impactful approach to environmental protection to new issue areas and regions.
Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings and briefs
- Do legal research
- Develop strategy and legal theories
- Gather evidence
- Attend client meetings and court proceedings
Programmatic Offerings
- In-person and virtual seminars with attorneys and guest speakers on current environmental issues
- Interactions with other local and regional environmental groups
- A job interview workshop
Compensation
Earthjustice summer law clerkships are paid positions. The total stipend amount will depend 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).
How to Apply
- Candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2027 and be available to commit ten weeks during summer 2027.
- Summer law clerks must work from the U.S. during their clerkship.
- To apply, submit a complete application via Jobvite by September 7, 2026. Include a resume, cover letter addressing relevant aspects of your background, why you are drawn to Earthjustice's mission, and your ranked choice of the teams for which you are applying, if any.
- Additional documents required: a recent legal writing sample of no more than 10 pages, an unofficial transcript, and references.
Resources
For additional information about the hiring process and tips for success, visit https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. For any technical difficulties or accommodation requests, contact us at [email protected].