Law Clerk – Summer 2026, Carnivore Conservation
Center for Biological Diversity
Summer Law Clerk
Public Rights Project
internship
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $20 per hour
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Work with PRP lawyers on different facets federal and state court litigation
- Assist PRP lawyers and co-counsel in preparing for arguments, hearings, and/or other court appearances
- Conduct factual and legal research and provide guidance and analysis of laws across a range of jurisdictions
- Draft and edit analytic and persuasive written work product, including memoranda, amicus briefs, pleadings, and other legal filings
- Monitor noteworthy legal developments and case law and participate in discussions where PRP considers potential litigation or amicus work
- Meet with government and non-government stakeholders
- Support legal organizing and outreach efforts
- Synthesize input and feedback from internal and external stakeholders
- Contribute to an innovative, inclusive, and supportive group of advocates
Requirements
- Completion of at least one year of law school, with a preference for candidates who will have completed two years of law school by summer 2026
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Passion for social justice and public service lawyering
- Curiosity about the role of government to promote social change
- Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects and drive forward work under tight deadlines
- Well-developed collaborative and interpersonal skills including demonstrated self-awareness, commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Experience or eagerness to work in a nonprofit, mission-driven, or advocacy organization
- Experience or eagerness to work for or with local governments
Benefits
- Fully remote organization and team
- Opportunities to work with multiple cities and states across the country
- Paid internship with legal strategy, research, and advocacy support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
legal researchwritingdraftingeditinganalytical skillspersuasive writingcase law analysismemoranda preparationpleadings preparationamicus briefs preparation
Soft skills
attention to detailcollaborative skillsinterpersonal skillsself-awarenesscommitment to diversityinclusivityproject managementtime managementcuriositypassion for social justice
