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Position: Semester Extern in the Sierra Club Environmental Law Program at Sierra Club's national headquarters in San Francisco Term: Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 Hours: Minimum 20 hours per week Credit: Academic credit possible, depending on your school's policy Deadline: There is no deadline to apply, but students are strongly urged to apply early, as the positions fill quickly. Description The Sierra Club Environmental Law Program hires law students interested in public interest, environmental litigation to assist with these strategic lawsuits. Semester externs work on all aspects of litigation, including undertaking legal research, preparing written memoranda, and conducting factual investigation. Depending on the cases to which the interns are assigned, students may also draft notice letters, briefs and other pleadings, attend court appearances, and work on discovery. During the course of the program, students typically work with several of the Club’s attorneys, thus gaining exposure to a wide range of litigation styles. The externship program also includes informal discussions on various environmental litigation topics. Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Qualifications: Solid writing and analytic skills, as well as good interpersonal skills. An environmental law background is preferable, but not a requirement. To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, references, writing sample and law school transcript to: For more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/environmentallaw/ Note: First-year students should supply a transcript as soon as it becomes available and should indicate on their applications when grades are expected. Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use | © 2008 Sierra Club |
