Wardenski P.C. is a civil rights law firm that represents plaintiffs in civil rights cases around the country based in New York City with a second office in Washington, DC. The firm is seeking applications from current second- and third-year law students for a part-time (12-15 hours/week) law clerk position for the Spring 2026 semester, starting in early February 2026. The position will either be in-person in our Manhattan office for NYC-area law students or remote for students attending school outside of the NYC area.

About Wardenski P.C.

Wardenski P.C., founded in 2021, is a mission-centered civil rights law firm that combats discrimination in education, housing, and health care, with a significant focus on the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. We represent individuals and organizations challenging unlawful discrimination in both federal and state courts. We routinely co-counsel with national civil rights organizations and other plaintiff-side law firms in litigating our cutting-edge public interest cases across the country. In addition to our litigation practice, we provide strategic legal advice and consulting services to nonprofit organizations that share our commitment to civil rights and equality. The firm’s current litigation docket includes a federal putative class action lawsuit against a national insurance company challenging a categorical exclusion on gender-affirming facial surgeries for transgender people; a constitutional challenge to the Trump Administration’s transgender military ban; a fair housing lawsuit against a multi-state property management company for denying reasonable accommodations to tenants with physical disabilities; a suit against a major cancer hospital by a transgender woman who experienced misgendering and other discriminatory treatment as a patient; and lawsuits against a Wisconsin school district and the State of South Carolina challenging bathroom bans for transgender students. Other examples of the firm’s recent work and accomplishments are available on our website at https://www.wardenskilaw.com/news.

Position Description

The part-time spring law clerk will work closely with the firm’s attorneys on active litigation matters, case development, and policy research in support of the firm’s consulting practice. We welcome applications from law students with a sincere interest in pursuing a career in civil rights law and advocacy, particularly those with a demonstrated commitment to, and relevant experience with, one or more of the firm’s core issue areas: LGBTQ+ equality, students’ rights, fair housing, and health equity. The law clerk’s responsibilities will include conducting legal and factual research, conducting client intake interviews, proofreading and cite-checking briefs and pleadings, and assisting with discovery in active cases. Candidates must have excellent legal research, writing, editing, and communication skills. The firm welcomes applications from current second- and third-year law students (or the equivalent in part-time programs).

Work Schedule and Location

The spring law clerk will work 12-15 hours per week beginning in early February 2026, with a flexible end date in April or May 2026. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate class schedules, breaks, and exams. For NYC-area students, this will be in-person position at the firm's office, which is located on West 29th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. The office is a short walk to many subway lines and Penn Station. For students outside of the NYC area, work may be performed remotely.

Compensation

Compensation will be $26.50/hour. The firm will consider requests from law students who wish to obtain academic credit in lieu of compensation. If you are eligible for law school funding, work-study funding, or academic credit, please note that in your cover letter.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send an email with the subject line “Spring 2026 Spring Law Clerk Application” to hiring@wardenskilaw.com, attaching the following materials as separate attachments to your email (preferably in PDF format):

• A one-page cover letter describing why you are interested in a pursuing a career as a civil rights attorney, highlighting your specific interests and relevant professional, academic, or personal experiences (if any) in the firm and one or more of the firm’s core issue areas (LGBTQ+ equality, students’ rights, fair housing, and health equity);

• Your current résumé (maximum of two pages); and

• Your current law school transcript (unofficial is fine).

Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to submit a list of references and a writing sample.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Wardenski P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. The firm does not discriminate in hiring or employment on any basis protected by New York City, New York State, District of Columbia, or federal law, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, sex/gender (including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and related medical conditions, and childbirth and related medical conditions), age, disability, religion/creed, disability, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran or active military service member, credit information, family responsibilities, homeless status, marital status, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, or status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking. If you are a person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation during the application process, email hiring@wardenskilaw.com or call (347) 227-2500.

Wardenski P.C. values diverse, inclusive workplaces and will give equal consideration to all applicants. The firm encourages applications from people of color, indigenous people, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, people with nontraditional educational backgrounds (including first-generation law students), and people from other backgrounds underrepresented in the legal profession.