{"id":43609,"date":"2021-07-27T08:43:12","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T13:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/students\/?p=43609"},"modified":"2021-07-27T08:43:12","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T13:43:12","slug":"law-clerk-positions-dojs-environment-and-natural-resources-division","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/students\/2021\/07\/27\/law-clerk-positions-dojs-environment-and-natural-resources-division\/","title":{"rendered":"LAW CLERK POSITIONS – DOJ\u2019s ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION"},"content":{"rendered":"
DOJ\u2019s ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION<\/strong><\/div>\n
LAW CLERK POSITIONS<\/strong><\/div>\n
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(Also see Symplicity posting #19768)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) litigates in five key areas:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Pollution Control and Prevention<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Natural Resources and Public Lands<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Wildlife<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Indian Resources<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Land Acquisition<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ENRD\u2019s attorneys represent federal agencies by preparing and arguing civil and criminal enforcement cases and by defending challenged federal agency actions under more than 100 federal laws. Cases handled by ENRD are at the cutting edge of environmental and natural resources law. The Division\u2019s work protects our environment for future generations.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We offer opportunities for clerkships in our offices in Washington, DC; Denver, CO; Sacramento, CA; Boston, MA; and Seattle, WA. The number of positions vary according to location and semester.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This space will provide law clerk opportunity postings throughout the year. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Please direct your questions to applyintern.enrd@usdoj.gov<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Projected No. of Volunteers:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Available positions vary according to semester and location.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Assignments:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Law Clerks assist the Division\u2019s lawyers in litigating cases in Federal district and appellate courts.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Responsibilities typically include conducting legal research and helping to draft pleadings, discovery documents, and memoranda of law dealing with a variety of federal environmental and natural resource issues. The Division handles cases covering a broad spectrum of issues including the listing of endangered species, civil and criminal enforcement of federal pollution control laws, and defense of federal agency actions under environmental and natural resources laws. For more information about the nine sections of<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ENRD, please visit: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/enrd\/internships<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Salary:<\/strong> Uncompensated. We will coordinate with students who are eligible to receive academic or work study credit from their law school.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Minimum Weeks Required:<\/span> Applicants who are available to work for the entire summer or spring\/fall semester will be given preference. Please include your availability in your cover letter.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Qualifications:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ENRD is seeking students with:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Strong academic accomplishments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Strong research and writing skills<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 An interest in one of ENRD\u2019s five key areas, in litigation, and\/or in public interest law<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When You May Apply:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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YOUR CURRENT YEAR Spring Clerkship Summer Clerkship Fall Clerkship<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1L (not eligible)<\/strong> December 1st \u2013 January 5th <\/span><\/div>\n
For 2L Fall: <\/strong>March 1st \u2013 April 22nd <\/span>2L<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0For 2L Spring:<\/strong> August 1st \u2013 September 25th<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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August 1st \u2013 September 7th and December 1st \u2013 January 5th<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For 3L Fall: <\/strong>March 1st \u2013 April 22nd 3L<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For 3L Spring: <\/strong>August 1st \u2013 September 25th<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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(not eligible) (not eligible)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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LLM August 1st \u2013 <\/span>September 25th August 1st \u2013 September 7th and December 1st \u2013 January 5th<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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March 1st \u2013 April <\/span>22nd Joint Degree Program August 1st \u2013September 25th<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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August 1st \u2013 September 7th and December 1st \u2013 January 5th<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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March 1st \u2013 April 22nd<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls must be currently enrolled at least half-time in a law degree program.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 1Ls are eligible to apply for summer clerkships after December 1st. The Department follows the<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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National Association of Law Placement guidelines that prohibit employer contact with first-year (first-semester) students regarding summer employment prior to that date.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Joint degree and LLM students must be currently enrolled at least half-time and not practicing law.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In addition, applicants must:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Be U.S. citizens<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Successfully complete a background check prior to appointment<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Have been residents of the United States for at least 36 months out of the previous 5 years prior to their prospective start date. Active duty military and Foreign Service employees posted abroad are exempt from this requirement.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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To Apply:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Please visit <\/span>https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/enrd\/internships<\/span><\/span><\/a> for a list of currently open positions at ENRD\u2019s headquarters and field offices.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity\/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Candidates must successfully complete a security clearance prior to appointment.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DOJ\u2019s ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION LAW CLERK POSITIONS (Also see Symplicity posting #19768) The Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) litigates in five key areas: \uf0b7 Pollution Control and Prevention \uf0b7 Natural Resources and Public Lands \uf0b7 Wildlife \uf0b7 Indian Resources \uf0b7 Land Acquisition ENRD\u2019s attorneys represent federal agencies by preparing and arguing civil … <\/p>\n

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