Spring 2027 Legal Externship – Northeast Regional Office

Overview

The organization is seeking two part-time legal externs for Spring 2027 for its Northeast Regional Office. Law students must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through the externship.

Externs may work remotely within the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from the New York, NY office.

Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of a licensed attorney, legal externs will:

• Conduct legal research to assist with cases
• Participate in case team meetings
• Observe strategy meetings and decision-making

Requirements

• Enrolled in a law school as a 2L or 3L during Spring 2027
• Eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship
• Excellent writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with legal research tools, including Westlaw
• Strong work ethic and initiative; ability to think creatively
• Ability to work collegially with others and independently
• Must commit to 10–20 hours/week for 12–16 weeks

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental and administrative law
• Interest in public interest law and social justice

Compensation & Benefits

• This is an unpaid externship.
• Academic credit or fulfillment of a graduation requirement is required for participation.

Location

• New York, NY (hybrid schedule) or remote within the U.S.

Application Process

Submit the following materials by Friday, September 18 at 5:00pm PT:

• 1–2-page resume
• Cover letter (one page) addressing:
  • Why you want to work with the Northeast Regional Office and any relevant information not apparent or fully explained in the resume
  • The number of hours (or a reasonable estimate) you can work each week
  • Confirmation that you can earn academic credit from your law school or will fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship
  • Any applicable deadlines or requirements relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer
• Additional documents (upload as files):
  • Recent writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum of no more than 10 pages (include a cover page indicating the extent to which the writing sample reflects edits and feedback from others, and whether artificial intelligence was used in drafting or editing)
  • Official or unofficial law school transcript

Finalists will be asked to submit two references (law professors or legal supervisors).

Applications will be reviewed beginning September 21, with offers extended no later than November 13.

Equal Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, the organization is committed to employment practices that provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor not related to the position.

Fair Chance Ordinances

• For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.
• For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.