Law Clerk - GEI 2026-27

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WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Carra Sahler

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

5420 Non Work Study, Green Energy Institute

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?

2026-09-07

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JOB PURPOSE:

The Green Energy Institute at Lewis & Clark Law School (GEI) is accepting law clerk applications from law students who are passionate about clean energy and climate protection. GEI’s work supports the equitable transition to a 100% decarbonized energy system by developing and recommending reforms to regional, state and local energy policy. More information about GEI can be found at https://law.lclark.edu/centers/green_energy_institute/.
This paid opportunity is open to all current law students and is available as a for-credit externship or an internship. Start and stop dates are flexible. Law clerks working in exchange for law school credit must comply with all applicable externship requirements. Candidates have the option of working from home or in a GEI office located on the Lewis & Clark Law School campus, but must commit to at least one day a week in person on campus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist GEI staff with substantive projects, including research and analysis of energy laws and policies;

• Draft memoranda and contribute to policy reports and other legal and policy analyses;

• Research and write blog entries on energy or climate policy issues;

• Participate in weekly staff meetings and work collaboratively with GEI staff.

SCHEDULE:

Please indicate in your cover letter what your proposed schedule will be, including the number of hours per week you intend to work. We are interested in hiring several law clerks for the spring, several for the summer, and several for the fall.

RATE OF PAY:

• $22.00 per hour

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT:

• No Work Study Requirement

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript (if you have one), and writing sample (no longer than five pages) to apply for the position. Submit the documents (combined) using the application "attachments" function in Workday.

Part-time opportunity for students in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 and full-time in Summer 2027

Rolling deadline. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Career Competencies Gained Through This Role Include:

·  Communication: Clearly and
effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and
non-verbal methods.

·  Critical Thinking: Identify and analyze
problems, evaluate solutions, and make informed decisions.

·  Teamwork: Collaborate
effectively with others, valuing diverse perspectives and contributing to
shared goals.

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Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. 

Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.