Summer 2027 Legal Clerk
Quick answer
The Wilderness Society is hiring two current second-year law students for a paid summer 2027 legal clerk position (remote or in-office where applicable) paying $25/hour to assist with legal and policy research and analysis.
- Role
- Summer 2027 Legal Clerk
- Organization
- The Wilderness Society
- Location
- AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, ID, ME, MD, MT, NV, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, or WY (remote or in-office where applicable)
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $25/hour
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Wilderness Society is seeking two current second-year law students for a paid summer 2027 law clerk position. The position is part of TWS’s legal team, which focuses on leveraging law and policy to defend and protect important landscapes and wildlands, ensure the benefits of public lands are shared equitably, and strengthen bedrock conservation laws and policies.
What you'll do
- conduct legal and policy research and analysis
- assist with applying public land law and policy to protect and defend important conservation policies and place-based decisions
- report findings concisely
What it takes
- conducting legal and policy research
- analyzing complex legal questions
- some familiarity with administrative law, environmental or public lands law, agency rulemaking, and the policies/practices of the executive and legislative branches of government
What you'll bring
How we treat you
reimbursement for reasonable business expenses, including travel expenses to visit a TWS office location
Frequently asked questions
Where is the position located?
The position is available to be done remotely (or in office where there is a TWS office where applicable) in the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, ID, ME, MD, MT, NV, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, or WY.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $25/hour.
What are the key qualifications required?
Ideal candidates will excel at conducting legal and policy research, analyzing complex legal questions, and concisely reporting their findings. It is helpful but not needed to have some familiarity with administrative law, environmental or public lands law, agency rulemaking, and the policies/practices of the executive and legislative branches of government.
How do I apply?
Applications will close on 10/9/2026 at 5:00 pm PDT. Please apply through the Green Jobs Board - greenjobsearch.org.
Is the position remote or in-office?
The position is available to be done remotely (or in office where there is a TWS office where applicable) in the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, ID, ME, MD, MT, NV, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, or WY.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Wilderness Society's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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