Responsibilities
Under the supervision of an attorney, the legal extern will contribute legal research and writing related to new and ongoing cases for the Biodiversity Defense Program.
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during fall 2025.
- Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship.
- Excellent writing, research, analytical and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with legal research tools, including Westlaw.
- 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.
- Interest in public interest law and social justice.
- If full-time, must commit to 37.5 hours per week.
- If part-time, must commit to at least 12 hours per week.
Compensation:
Legal externs are unpaid and must receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement for their work with Earthjustice.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials by 5:00pm PT on Friday, May 9, 2025 via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 12 with offers extended no later than June 27.
- Resume.
- Cover letter – In one page,
(1) Address why you want to work with the Biodiversity Defense Program and any information about yourself that is not apparent or fully explained in the resume;
(2) Note the number of hours, or a reasonable estimate, you will be able to work each week;
(3) Confirm that you can earn academic credit from your law school or that you will fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship; and
(4) Indicate any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer.