2026 Northwest Regional Clerkship
Earthjustice · Non Profit
About this internship
Earthjustice is offering a 2026 Northwest Regional Clerkship in Seattle, Washington, with an on-site work model. This is a summer 2026 law clerk role that runs for a ten-week commitment, and clerks must work from within the U.S. during the clerkship. Pay is listed at $1320 per week, and candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2026 (not graduating before December 2026).
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
- Ability to commit to the full ten-week schedule during summer 2026 and be on-site in Seattle.
- Comfort working in a nonprofit environment and interest in public-interest legal work.
- Strong legal research, writing, and citation skills to support attorney work product.
- Professional communication skills for collaborating with attorneys and other staff.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple assignments and deadlines during the clerkship.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, confirm your law school enrollment will extend through fall 2026 and that you will not graduate before December 2026. Plan ahead for being on-site in Seattle for ten weeks and ensure you can work from within the U.S. for the full clerkship period. Use the program link to review the most current application instructions and requirements.