2026 Northeast Regional Clerkship
Earthjustice · Non Profit
About this internship
Earthjustice is offering a 2026 Northeast Regional Clerkship in New York, New York, with on-site work. This paid summer clerkship is listed at $1320 per week and is intended to last ten weeks during summer 2026. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2026 (not graduating before December 2026) and you must complete the clerkship from within the U.S.
Qualifications
Required
- Candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2026 (i.e., not graduating before December 2026)
- Be available to commit ten weeks during summer 2026
- Summer law clerks must work from the U.S. during their clerkship
Nice to have
- Availability to work on site in New York, New York for the full ten-week summer 2026 term.
- Comfort coordinating housing and logistics to ensure you can work from the U.S. throughout the clerkship.
- Strong legal research and writing skills to support typical law clerk tasks.
- Interest in learning about nonprofit legal work in a regional office setting.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, confirm your academic timeline shows you’ll be enrolled through fall 2026 and not graduating before December 2026. Map out your ten-week summer 2026 availability and plan ahead for being on site in New York while working from within the U.S., so your application materials and schedule align with the stated requirements.