2025 Mid-Pacific Regional Office Clerkship

<div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span>Earthjustice opened an office in Honolulu in 1988 to protect natural and cultural resources throughout Hawai‘i and the larger Pacific region. Earthjustice’s Mid-Pacific Regional Office has led campaigns to restore stream flows to communities and watersheds across the islands, protect Hawai'i's imperiled species from harmful activities, hold the military and other government actors accountable for pollution, and transition the economy off fossil fuels and onto the clean energy grid of the future. Our attorneys file suit under national laws such as the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, and state laws such as the Hawai‘i Environmental Policy Act. The Office also has a long history of enforcing environmental rights and traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights that are enshrined in the Hawai‘i State Constitution. </span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span> </span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span>The Mid-Pacific Regional Office is looking for summer law clerks who have excellent research, writing and oral advocacy skills; solid academic records; demonstrated commitment to the environment, community empowerment, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; the ability to be a team player; and a strong work ethic, sense of initiative, and sound judgment. A sense of humor is also desired. </span><span> </span></span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">ABOUT US</span><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span></span></span></span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span>Founded in 1971, Earthjustice is </span><span>now</span><span> the premier nonprofit environmental law organization</span><span> in the U.S.</span><span> with </span><span>approximately 575 staff nationwide and 15 offices </span><span>located</span><span> strategically across the </span><span>country</span><span>. 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</span><span> </span><span>combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups and supporters to </span><span>take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country and have a distinguished </span><span>track record</span><span> of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. </span></span><span><span>We are here</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span>because the earth needs a good lawyer.</span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span>Earthjustice’s work is currently divided into three major areas:</span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><ul><li><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span>Lands, Wildlife, and Oceans</span></span><span><span> focuses on cases that protect endangered species, national forests, national parks, other public lands, water resources, and the oceans.</span></span><span> </span></span></div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span>Healthy Communities</span></span><span><span> focuses on cases that protect public health, prevent air and water pollution, and curb exposures to toxic chemicals, particularly in disproportionately impacted communities. Recently, our healthy communities work has also begun to promote sustainable food and agriculture and the rights of farm workers.</span></span><span> </span></span></div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span>Climate and Energy</span></span><span><span> focuses on cases that encourage</span><span> the swift and just transition to</span><span> clean energy while challenging the reliance on coal, oil, and other dirty fuels.</span></span><span> </span></span></div></li></ul></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><div>We welcome all interested law students from across the country to apply for a summer law clerk position. <span style="font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"> </span>We expect that students will work proximate to or in an office where the program is located. <span style="font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"> </span>In some limited instances, an office may hire clerks to work in an area that is outside that team<span>’</span>s geographic area, but still proximate to an Earthjustice office.<span style="font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"> </span> <span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span></span></span></span></div><div> </div></div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span>RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span>Summer Law Clerks</span><span> will</span><span> h</span><span>ave</span><span> the opportunity to work with several attorneys on case development and litigation</span><span> strategy</span><span>. Students may draft pleadings and briefs, do legal research, develop strategy and legal theories, gather evidence, and attend client meetings and court proceedings.</span><span> </span><span>Earthjustice’s</span><span> </span><span>summer </span><span>law clerk </span><span>program</span><span> also </span><span>includes various programmatic offerings, such as </span><span>in-person and virtual </span><span>seminars with attorneys </span><span>and</span><span> </span><span>guest speakers on current environmental issues, </span><span>interactions with </span><span>other local and regional</span><span> environmental</span><span> groups</span><span>, and </span><span>a</span><span> job interview workshop</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span>COMPENSATION</span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span>Earthjustice</span><span> summer law clerkships are paid positions.</span><span> The total stipend amount will be dependent on </span><span>any external funding a </span><span>student</span><span> </span><span>secures</span><span>, such as through their law school’s summer funding program</span><span>. </span><span>Earthjustice will </span><span>provide</span><span> a one-time stipend at the start of the clerkship in the amount of</span><span> $1,</span><span>319</span><span>.00 per</span><span> </span><span>week</span><span>, minus</span><span> the total amount received from </span><span>any </span><span>other sources</span><span> and applicable taxes</span><span>.</span><span> The summer law clerkship is designed to be </span><span>10 weeks</span><span> long at full-time hours (</span><span>37.5 hours</span><span>/week). </span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span>You are welcome to pursue outside funding. </span><span>The ability</span><span> to secure outside funding will not be considered as part of the hiring process. </span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span>HOW TO APPLY</span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span>Eligibility: </span></span><span><span>C</span><span>andidates must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through </span><span>fall</span><span> 2025 (i.e., not graduating before December 2025)</span><span> and be available to commit ten weeks during summer 2025</span><span>. </span><span>Summer law clerks must work from the U.S. during their clerkship. </span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">INSTRUCTIONS</span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span>Interested candidates should </span><span>submit</span><span> the</span><span>ir complete application via Jobvite by </span></span><strong>5:00pm PT on September 2, 2024</strong><span><span>. Incomplete applications will not be considered. </span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><div>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 <b>not</b> include such rankings within your Jobvite application. </div><div> </div><div>Application Materials Requested:  </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;"><li style="">Resume. </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;"><li style="">Cover letter that addresses:  </li><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;"><li style="">(1) relevant aspects of your background that are not apparent or fully explained in your resume; </li><li style="">(2) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and the litigation teams for which you are applying; and </li><li style="">(3) whether there are particular environmental or public interest issues that inspire you. </li></ul></ul><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;"><li style="">Additional documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite): </li><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;"><li style="">(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.  </li><li style="">(2) Unofficial transcript. </li></ul></ul><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;"><li style="">Finalists will be asked to submit two references; these may be law school faculty or legal professional, clinical, or volunteer supervisors. </li></ul><div> </div><div>RESOURCES  </div><div>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<span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process"><span><span> <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process">https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process</a></span></span></a><span><span>.  </span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span><span>If you</span><span> experience </span><span>any</span><span> technical difficulties </span><span>or require any </span><span>accommodations</span><span> throughout the hiring process, </span><span>please </span><span>contact us at </span></span><a href="mailto:jobs@earthjustice.org"><span><span>jobs@earthjustice.org</span><span>.</span></span></a><span><span> </span><span>No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.</span></span><span> </span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>