Law Student - Public Interest in San Francisco, CA

Public Interest

San Francisco, CA

Law Student - Public Interest in San Francisco, CA

Law Student

No

Job Title: International Program Clerkship

Job Responsibilities:
Summer Law Clerks at the organization will engage in a variety of activities that are critical to case development and litigation strategy. These responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with several attorneys to develop legal strategies and theories.
- Drafting pleadings and briefs for ongoing cases.
- Conducting legal research to support case development.
- Gathering evidence pertinent to cases.
- Attending client meetings and court proceedings.
- Participating in programmatic offerings such as seminars with attorneys and guest speakers on current environmental issues.
- Engaging with local and regional environmental groups.
- Attending a job interview workshop to enhance professional development.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must be law students enrolled in a . law school through the fall of 2026, ensuring they are not graduating before December 2026. It is essential that candidates are available to commit to a ten-week period during the summer of 2026. Furthermore, summer law clerks are required to work from within the . during their clerkship.

Salary Information:
The clerkship is a paid position, with the organization providing a stipend of $1, per week. This stipend is subject to deductions if the candidate receives external funding, such as through their law school's summer funding program. The total stipend will be adjusted based on any other sources of funding and applicable taxes. The clerkship is designed to last for 10 weeks, with full-time hours set at hours per week. Candidates are encouraged to pursue outside funding, although this will not influence the hiring decision.

Application Process:
Interested candidates are required to submit a complete application via Jobvite by 5:00 pm PT on September 1, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Each litigation team within the organization participates in the hiring process, and candidates may apply to multiple teams. After the initial application, candidates should be prepared to respond to a follow-up email in September, ranking their choice of teams for which they have applied. However, these rankings should not be included in the Jobvite application.

Application Materials Requested:
- Resume
- Cover letter addressing:
1. Relevant aspects of the candidate’s background not fully explained in the resume.
2. Reasons for being drawn to the organization’s mission and the specific litigation teams applied for.
3. Particular environmental or public interest issues that inspire the candidate.
- Additional documents:
1. A recent legal writing sample of no more than 10 pages, primarily reflecting the candidate's work, with a cover page indicating the extent of edits and feedback from others.
2. Unofficial transcript.
Finalists will be asked to submit two references, which may include law school faculty or legal professional, clinical, or volunteer supervisors.

Resources:
While identical applications for each team will be considered, candidates are encouraged to tailor their cover letters to specify why they are interested in a particular team. Additional information about the hiring process and tips for success can be found on the organization's website.

Candidates experiencing technical difficulties or requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the organization via email. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies are accepted.