2026 2L Real Property Diversity Law Clerk

Overview

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (DWT) is seeking applicants for a paid, remote 2L Diversity Law Clerk position in its Real Property practice group for the Spring 2026 term. This position provides hands-on experience in Real Property law while working with attorneys in a collaborative and supportive environment. The Real Property practice group includes attorneys in Seattle, Portland, and Anchorage. 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. The group anticipates a commitment of 5 to 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities

The Real Property group handles real estate, land use, and construction & government contracts matters, including large-scale projects for private and public clients, such as acquisition, disposition, financing, 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 the firm will work with the candidate to accommodate their academic schedule.

Eligibility

Application Requirements

To apply, please submit the following materials :

Personal Statement Prompt

Your personal statement should help us learn more about you and 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 October 19, 2025.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have and see paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars : Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm's commitment to DEI at www.dwt.com / dei.

At Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, every employee has the right to work in an environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee's sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable laws.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need accommodations to perform essential functions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request an accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email HumanResources_Confidential@dwt.com.

Compensation and Benefits

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