Earthjustice

Legal Externship

Earthjustice

part-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • District of Columbia, Washington

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Spring

About the role

  • Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, the legal extern will work on case development and litigation-related projects
  • Externs might draft pleadings and briefs, conduct legal and factual research and draft memoranda, analyze caselaw, regulatory, and policy questions, assist in developing strategy and legal theories, gather evidence, and attend client meetings and court proceedings

Requirements

  • Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during spring 2026
  • Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship
  • Excellent writing, research, analytical and organizational skills
  • Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to think creatively
  • Ability to work collegially with others and independently
  • Knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus
  • Commitment of at least 12 hours per week