2027 Spring Extern - VT

CLF seeks law students who are interested in dedicating all or a significant portion of their spring academic term to advance cutting edge legal strategies and policy solutions. CLF’s legal externs are paired with an experienced attorney in one of our seven program areas focusing on clean energy and climate change; clean air and water; ocean conservation; strategic litigation; zero waste; community resilience; or transportation and environmental justice. Over the course of the term, externs support CLF’s mission by researching legal issues and drafting documents ranging from internal strategy memos to public comments and portions of motions and briefs. Externs may also have the opportunity to meet with state and federal agency officials and work with other environmental organizations, local activist groups, and environmental justice communities in New England. CLF’s spring externships may be either full-time or part-time. Part-time externships require a commitment of at least two full days per week for at least 9 weeks. Full-time externships require at least 30 hours per week for at least 9 weeks with a maximum cap of 40 hours per week. Externships do not provide a stipend and are available for those who are either receiving academic credit or are fulfilling an academic requirement. Vermont Law and Graduate School applicants should apply directly through their externship office. Every day, CLF advocates stand up for New Englanders—in state houses, courts and board rooms, regulatory hearings and community gatherings—to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region. To that end, CLF works with communities of color, and also with communities that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately the impacts of environmental degradation and frequently have access to fewer environmental benefits. CLF is committed to representing New England’s diversity in our staff, volunteers, boards, and membership, and to creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive. People of color are encouraged to apply. Rolling acceptance of applications continues year-round, but an application must be received from August through October with decision for hiring at the end of October. Start and end dates are flexible, with a spring externship typically beginning in January. As hiring decisions are made on a rolling basis, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as far in advance as possible. A complete application consists of the following: Cover letter Resume Contact information for 1 reference Law School transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) Writing sample of at least five pages demonstrating legal analysis Your cover letter should state which term you are applying for: “Spring Legal Externship.” Your cover letter should indicate (i) whether you are seeking a full-time or part-time externship, (ii) whether you would be receiving academic credit or fulfilling an academic requirement with your externship, and (iii) the CLF office (Vermont) that you are applying to. Only online applications will be accepted . Please address your application to Adam Aguirre.