2026 Fossil Fuels Clerkship
Earthjustice · Non Profit
About this internship
Earthjustice is hiring a 2026 Fossil Fuels Clerkship in New Orleans, Louisiana, with on-site work during summer 2026. The role pays $1320 per week and requires a ten-week commitment. To qualify, you must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2026 (not graduating before December 2026) and you must work from within the U.S. during the clerkship.
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
- Coursework or strong interest in environmental law, energy law, or related topics.
- Ability to commit fully to a ten-week, on-site schedule in New Orleans during summer 2026.
- Clear legal writing and attention to detail for research-focused work.
- Professional communication skills and comfort collaborating in an in-person setting.
- Strong organization and time management to meet deadlines over a fixed-term clerkship.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, confirm your expected graduation timeline matches the requirement to remain enrolled through fall 2026 and that you can be physically in New Orleans for the full ten weeks. Since you must work from the U.S., plan your summer travel early so it won’t conflict with the clerkship dates.