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 to complete a portion of Earthjustice’s hiring process, please contact us at jobs@earthjustice.org.
- Externships: Fall 2025 externships will be posted starting April 2025.
- Clerkships: The application window for Summer 2025 law clerkships has closed. Summer 2026 Law Clerkships will be posted starting July 2025.
- Internships: The application window for Summer 2025 internships has closed. Fall 2025 internships will be posted starting April 2025.
Externships
Fall 2025 Legal Externship – Biodiversity Defense Program
Remote (U.S.)
Fall 2025 Legal Externship – Clean Energy Program
Remote (U.S.)
Fall 2025 Legal Externship – Community Partnerships Program
Remote (U.S.)
Fall 2025 Legal Externship – Gulf Regional Office
Remote (U.S.)
Fall 2025 Legal Externship – International Program
Remote (U.S.)
Fall 2025 Legal Externship – Midwest Regional Office
Remote (U.S.)
Fall 2025 Legal Externship – Rocky Mountain Regional Office
Remote (U.S.)
Fall 2025 Legal Externship – Sustainable Food & Farming Program
Remote (U.S.)
Fall 2025 Legal Externship – Washington, DC Regional Office
Remote (U.S.)
Fall 2025 Science Externship – Washington, D.C. Regional Office
Remote (U.S.)
Types of Student Opportunities
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.
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.