Description:

Internship/Position Description:
The Law Clerk will assist SEIA's Federal Regulatory Team in addressing real-world regulatory and litigation issues impacting the solar and storage industry. The Law Clerk will be responsible for legal research and drafting pleadings, filings, and other written advocacy materials. The Law Clerk will also participate in SEIA meetings and events, improve networking skills, and work independently on a project of interest related to energy and environmental law. A background in energy/environmental issues, administrative law, and/or in government is a plus. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Researching energy, environmental, tax, and labor statutes, regulations, and guidance 
  • Drafting pleadings, memos, and emails
  • Filing regulatory comments
  • Participating in multi-stakeholder calls and internal meetings  

Requirements:
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Currently enrolled 2L, 3L, or 4L at an accredited law school but will consider recent law graduates.
  • Organized, flexible, ability to multitask
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Westlaw/Lexis

Academic Majors
: Law school student (2L – 4L) with preference for students who have taken energy or environmental law coursework

Compensation:
This position pays $18/hour. The internship will start in the middle of March through the end of May. For our internship Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

Working Conditions:
  • This position is 20-25 hours/week
  • This internship is based in the Washington, DC office
  • Interns MUST be in the office on designated team days (3 days a week) and specifically on Wednesdays for cohort touch base.