Summer Law Clerkship - 2027
About the role
PLF's Summer Clerk Program introduces you to public-interest law, immerses you in active litigation, and offers you a unique chance to study the constitutional and philosophical framework of liberty. You will benefit from hands-on training as you perform legal research and writing projects in PLF's four litigation areas: property rights, equality and opportunity, separation of powers, and environment and natural resources.
Responsibilities
- Drafting legal memoranda on research questions for active trial and appellate litigation.
- Assisting in drafting motions and briefs before federal and state courts.
- Contributing to the discovery process across all four of our practice areas.
Requirements
- One to two years of law school completed by the spring or summer of 2026.
- Excellent writing and legal research skills.
- A demonstrated interest in the philosophical and constitutional principles of individual liberty.
Benefits
- Transportation benefits.
- Wellness leave.
Pay
$22/hour (full-time paid summer position).
Schedule
The clerkship runs from June 2nd to August 20th, with an option to end on August 13th if needed. An Opening Summit is held on June 2nd and 3rd at the DC Office in Arlington, Virginia. Participants are expected to work at least three days a week from the DC Office for the duration of the program. Accommodations may be made for those participating in complimentary fellowships with advance notice.