Climate Resilience & Environmental Justice Legal Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Take part in a structured educational internship aimed at providing practical learning and professional growth in community-focused lawyering and advocacy.

• Engage in initiatives that prioritize skill enhancement over routine administrative tasks.

• Intern responsibilities may involve conducting legal and factual research, observing and contributing to advocacy strategy formation, and attending meetings with community leaders and civil society collaborators.

• Collaborate closely with the CREJP team and other attorneys from EarthRights International as part of a guided learning experience that aligns with their academic studies and professional aspirations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A proven dedication to utilizing the U.S. legal system to empower frontline communities and/or support environmental justice initiatives.

• Exceptional legal research and writing abilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to work effectively in teams and coalitions.

• Capability to manage sensitive client relationships while ensuring the confidentiality of our work and communications.

• A background or experience in environmental law, civil rights law, corporate accountability, and/or Indigenous peoples' rights.

• Experience collaborating with environmental justice communities, Indigenous communities, or grassroots organizations.

• Ability to think independently and creatively.

• A positive mindset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unpaid position.

• Course credit or stipend through school is available.