2027 Mid-Pacific Clerkship

About the role

The Mid-Pacific Regional Office of Earthjustice is seeking summer law clerks with exceptional research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to environmental protection, community empowerment, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and briefs
• Do legal research
• Develop strategy and legal theories
• Gather evidence
• Attend client meetings and court proceedings

Compensation

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.

How to Apply

• Eligibility: 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.
• Interested candidates should submit their complete application via Jobvite by September 7, 2026.
• Application Materials: Resume, cover letter addressing three points, a recent legal writing sample, unofficial transcript, and two references.