Law Clerk - GEI 2026-27 at Lewis & Clark College in Law Campus

Job description

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I APPLY? Welcome! We’re excited that you’re interested in applying for a position at Lewis & Clark College. Before you get started, here are a few important things to keep in mind: Returning Applicants : If you’ve previously been hired for a position at Lewis & Clark College, we’d love to see you back! Please close this window and log into your Workday account using your LC credentials. You can easily apply through the Talent and Performance icon on your home page. New Applicants : If you’re applying for the first time, we encourage you to prepare your resume and gather your I-9 documents in advance. This will help streamline your application and hiring process! For more information and resources, please visit our Student Employment Resources . 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 - 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. Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies