I learned more about practicing environmental law in the three months I worked at Earthrise than I had learned in my two years of classes. As a Law Clerk, I was immediately given writing opportunities that impacted real projects and real clients. While challenging, these opportunities helped me quickly improve my writing while also building a sense of independence. The feedback I received from the attorneys was meaningful and incredibly helpful. The attorneys treated the Law Clerks as equals, which helped to foster a pleasant work environment. I felt like I was a part of something important, and continue to feel that way as a clinic student.
Lydia went camping with some of Earthrise's staff this summer at Camp Lick near Joseph, Or. In this photo, Lydia is measuring the circumference of a tree.
Earthrise Law Center is located in Wood Hall on the Law Campus. MSC: 51
Earthrise Law Center is now accepting applications from current law students who will have completed their 1L year by April 2025—or anyone who has already completed more than 32 credits of course work—for its summer 2025 clerkship program.
Earthrise is looking for a smart, enthusiastic, hard-working person with a positive attitude and a desire to have a career in the public interest environmental legal field.
In 2024, Earthrise attorneys achieved significant milestones in advancing the clinic’s dual mission: safeguarding the environment and equipping the next generation of legal advocates with hands-on experience. As Earthrise approaches its 30th anniversary, we invite you to join us in supporting this essential work in a critical time for environmental protection.