Community-Centered Advocacy Internship
Earthjustice
Spring
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Spring
About the role
- Work with attorneys on case development and litigation
- Perform legal and factual research and develop case strategy and legal theories
- Assist attorneys with preparing briefs and motions; meet with clients and experts
- Participate in moots of oral arguments and attend court proceedings and conferences
- Assist with litigation and administrative advocacy activities as necessary
- Earthjustice is a nonprofit environmental law organization that brings precedent-setting cases to protect the environment and advance environmental justice
- Legal externs are unpaid and must receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement for their work
Requirements
- Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during spring 2026
- Eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through the externship
- Excellent writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills
- Initiative, creative thinking, and ability to work collegially with others
- Interest in environmental protection or environmental justice is a plus
- Commitment of at least 15 hours per week
