Closing Date: 13th September, 2026
Description:
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (DWT) is seeking applicants for a paid, remote opportunity for a 2L Diversity Law Clerk in its Real Property practice group for the Spring 2027 term of the student's academic year. This position provides a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in Real Property law while working alongside talented attorneys in a collaborative and supportive environment.The Real Property practice group includes attorneys based in our Seattle, Portland and Anchorage offices. While remote work is the default, candidates who live near one of these offices may have the opportunity to visit the office and attend in-person meetings with attorneys. The group anticipates a commitment of 5 to 10 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
The Real Property group includes real estate, land use, and construction & government contracts attorneys who work on large scale projects for a variety of private and public clients, including acquisition, disposition, financing, and leasing of real property, real estate portfolio management, land use permitting, and siting of developments.
The law clerk will support the Real Property practice group by:
- Conducting legal research on developments in construction law, public contracts and grants law, and public procurement law.
- Writing blog posts on relevant legal topics.
- Collaborating with attorneys to contribute to the group's ongoing projects.
The law clerk will report to DWT's Real Property partners and associates, and we will work with the candidate to accommodate their academic schedule.
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 Real Property law.
- Are currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school.
- Can commit to 5-10 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.