Closing Date: 13th September, 2026
Description:
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (DWT) is seeking applicants for a paid 2L Diversity Law Clerk in the Energy, Natural Resources, and Environmental practice group for the Spring 2027 term of the student's academic year.The group has attorneys working in our Portland, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. offices and, while not required, 2L Law Clerk candidates who live near one of these offices may be able to visit the office and attend in-person meetings with attorneys. The law clerk will report to the Energy, Natural Resources, and Environmental partners and associates, and we will work with them to accommodate their academic schedule. The hourly salary for this position is $40.00/hour.
Our Energy, Natural Resources, and Environmental group works on numerous cutting edge and innovative issues in the energy and environmental sectors affecting our country and our world, including climate change, emissions reduction, renewable energy development, natural resource risks, water conservation and management, sustainability and environmental justice.
Responsibilities:
The law clerk will support the Energy, Natural Resources, and Environmental practice group by:
- Conducting legal research on developments in the laws and regulations impacting companies in the energy, environmental, and natural resources fields
- Writing blog posts on relevant legal topics
- Collaborating with attorneys to contribute to the group's ongoing projects.
Eligibility:
This opportunity is open to second-year law students who:
- Are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive legal profession.
- Are highly organized, able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Have a genuine interest in exploring Energy, Natural Resources, and Environmental law.
- Are currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school.
- Can commit to 10-15 hours of work per week during the Spring 2027 semester.
Application Requirements:
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Current resume (please omit GPA information).
- Cover letter (describing your interest in working with our Real Property team and explaining how you meet the criteria listed above).
- Personal statement (500 words responding to the prompt below).
- List of references (two or three, including at least one person qualified to comment on your law school work or other related professional skills and experience).
Personal Statement Prompt: Your personal statement should help us learn more about you and should address the requirements of the position, including a commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive legal profession. This includes your personal experiences and information not readily available on your resume.
Deadline:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and must be received by 11:59 PM PDT on September 13, 2026.
