Chief Counsel’s Office Law Clerkship and Externship Program
Overview
The Chief Counsel’s Office is seeking law clerks and externs for the Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 academic year. This position is available for the entire academic year and offers a fully remote work environment. Applicants must reside in California during employment.
The Chief Counsel’s Office serves as the full-service legal office advising on laws related to advancing renewable and clean energy initiatives. The office provides high-quality legal work in environmental and energy law and offers excellent mentoring opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research on environmental and energy law issues
- Draft legal memoranda, Commission meeting materials, and rulemaking documents
- Participate in the development of legal advice
- Attend public workshops and meetings related to energy programs and Commission proceedings
Requirements
- Enrollment in law school
- Must reside in California during the period of employment
- Submission of a cover letter indicating the position of interest
- Résumé
- Unofficial law school transcript
- One legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages)
Compensation and Credit
Applicants may choose among the following options, subject to law school approval when required:
- Paid position only
- School credit only
- Paid position with school credit
- Combination of paid work and school credit split across the academic year
Application Deadline
Applications are due by Friday, May 1, 2026.
Location
This is a 100% telework position; however, candidates must be located within California during employment.
How to Apply
Submit application materials to the attention of Christina Adkins by mail or email. Mailing address:
Attn: Christina Adkins
715 P Street – MS 14
Sacramento, CA 95814
(Note: Email address removed)