Defenders Law Intern

LocationRemote (U.S. and globally) or in-person at ELAW’s office in Eugene, Oregon USA

SetupRemote

LevelEntry

Posted1w ago

Legal

Quick answer

ELAW is hiring a remote Defenders Law Intern (U.S. and globally) paying $17.50 per hour for 10 weeks of full-time work to conduct legal research and support grassroots lawyers.

Role: Defenders Law Intern
Organization: ELAW
Location: Remote (U.S. and globally) or in-person at ELAW’s office in Eugene, Oregon USA
Work setup: Remote
Level: Entry
Compensation: $17.50 per hour for 10 weeks (up to $7,000 total)
Category: Legal

The role

ELAW is seeking a Defenders Law Intern to conduct legal research, draft memos, and assist with strategic support for grassroots lawyers fighting environmental injustices. The internship is fully remote or based in Eugene, Oregon, and is compensated at $17.50 per hour for 10 weeks of full-time work.

What you'll do

Conduct legal research and draft memos
Analyze and summarize legal trends
Assist with briefs and regulatory analyses
Participate in strategic support for grassroots lawyers
Contribute to global legal efforts defending environmental defenders

What it takes

Current second-year (2L) law student or equivalent graduate-level legal education
Proficiency in English or Spanish
Commitment to public interest law, environmental justice, and human rights
Meticulous researcher and clear writer
Collaborative and communicative
Adaptable and open-minded

What you'll bring

Legal researchDrafting memosAnalyzing and summarizing legal trendsAssisting with briefs and regulatory analysesCollaborative team workMeticulous research

Frequently asked questions

Where is the internship based?

The internship can be fully remote or based in Eugene, Oregon, USA.

What is the compensation?

Interns are compensated at $17.50 per hour for 10 weeks of full-time work, up to $7,000 total.

What are the key qualifications?

Candidates should be current second-year law students, proficient in English or Spanish, and committed to public interest law, environmental justice, and human rights.

How do I apply?

Submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and a legal writing sample by October 23, 2026.

Is the internship remote?

Yes, the internship is fully remote or based in Eugene, Oregon, USA, with the option to work remotely.

How to apply

Apply directly on ELAW's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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