Student Opportunities

Earthjustice offers paid and unpaid opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and law students. All those with a passion for our mission are welcome to apply to as many opportunities that interest them. We take seriously the responsibility to train and learn from future environmental advocates; students at Earthjustice are tasked with meaningful projects and work with those dedicated to providing a positive and rewarding experience. Find detailed information about our student opportunities below, and we hope you’ll consider joining us.

We recommend signing up for job notifications to be alerted as soon as new opportunities are posted. We also post these opportunities with career services offices. If you do not see our postings on your school’s job board (e.g., Handshake, 12Twenty, Symplicity), please have your career services offices contact jobs@earthjustice.org.

Current Student Openings

Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained. If you need technical support or a reasonable accommodation in order to complete a portion of Earthjustice’s hiring process, please contact us at jobs@earthjustice.org.

Externships: The application window for spring 2025 externships has closed. Fall 2024 externships will be posted starting April 2025.
Clerkships:The application window for summer 2025 law clerkships has closed. Any roles remaining open after Thanksgiving may be reposted in December.
Internships: The application window for spring 2025 internships has closed. Summer 2025 internships will be posted starting February 2025.

Types of Student Opportunities

Internships

Interns are paid at least the highest national minimum wage. Earnings are considered taxable income.
Internship job postings detail:
- The hiring office/program,
- Qualifying education levels,
- Hourly commitment expectations,
- Whether the role may be performed remotely, and
- Application instructions.
Interns may not work more than 12 weeks.
While internships may be posted year-round, most internship opportunities will be posted in:
- January for the upcoming summer (May-August),
- April for the upcoming fall (August-December), and
- August for the upcoming spring (January-May).

Externships

Externs are not paid and must receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation/bar exam requirement through their work with Earthjustice.
Externship job postings will detail:
- The hiring office/program,
- Qualifying education levels,
- Hourly commitment expectations,
- Whether the role may be performed remotely, and
- Application instructions.
Externs may not work more than 16 weeks.
Externships are only available during the fall (August-December) and spring (January-May) semesters.
Opportunities are typically posted in:
- April for the upcoming fall, and
- August for the upcoming spring.

Summer Law Clerkships

Earthjustice’s Summer Law Clerk Program is for current law students.
Law clerks are paid a one-time stipend, less applicable taxes, at the beginning of their clerkships.
Law clerkship job postings will detail:
- The hiring office/program,
- Whether the role may be performed remotely, and
- Application instructions.
Our Summer Law Clerk Program is designed for 10 weeks between May and August on a full-time basis (37.5 hours/week). Variations to this schedule will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Law clerks may not work more than 12 weeks.
Opportunities are typically posted in:
- July for the next summer, and
- December for any roles that remain open after Thanksgiving.

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Working at Earthjustice

Hybrid Work

Earthjustice employs a “team-centered” approach to hybrid work, where teams collaboratively shape their unique workflow, including what work location — virtual or in-office — is best for them and the tasks at hand.

Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Earthjustice is committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.

Fair Chance Hiring

Earthjustice will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, and any applicable local ordinance, such as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act, or the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Initiative. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Earthjustice is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Our Values

Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, inclusion, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Green 2.0 Pay Equity Pledge

As part of Green 2.0’s Transparency Report Card, Earthjustice is committed to ensuring pay equity for people of color.

Live Well, Work Well

Earthjustice offers a competitive compensation plan, as well as a comprehensive benefits package. We pay 100% of all health and welfare benefits premiums for the employee.

Our health coverage includes medical, dental, prescription, vision and alternative care. We are proud to offer a generous vacation, sick leave, and disability benefit package. Additional benefits include retirement plan, flexible spending account, company-sponsored life insurance, and more.

Earthjustice also offers six weeks of fully paid sabbatical leave, following 10 years of continuous employment.

As a 501(c)3 organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.