Environmental 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 Environmental Law Intern (U.S. and globally) paying $17.50 per hour for 10 weeks to conduct legal research and support environmental justice advocates.

Role: Environmental Law Intern
Organization: Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (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

Support environmental justice advocates around the world through legal research and drafting memos on environmental, human rights, and administrative law issues.

What you'll do

Conduct legal research and draft memos
Analyze and summarize legal trends
Assist with drafting briefs
Participate in a legal team
Contribute to global legal efforts
Engage with legal frameworks and partners globally

What it takes

Current second-year (2L) J.D. student or equivalent graduate-level legal education
Strong research and writing skills
Collaborative and communicative
Adaptable and open-minded
Multilingual or lived experience from frontline or underrepresented communities
Deeply committed to public interest law, environmental justice, and human rights

What you'll bring

Legal researchDrafting memosAnalyzing and summarizing legal trendsAssisting with drafting briefsCollaborative workMultilingual or lived experience from frontline or underrepresented communities

How we treat you

Supplemental financial aid to ensure a total rate of $17.50 per hour

Frequently asked questions

Where is the internship based?

The internship can be based remotely (U.S. and globally) or in-person at ELAW’s office in Eugene, Oregon USA.

What is the compensation?

The internship is compensated at $17.50 per hour for 10 weeks (up to $7,000 total).

What are the key qualifications?

Key qualifications include being a current second-year J.D. student, strong research and writing skills, and a commitment 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 in one PDF file by October 23, 2026.

Is the internship remote?

The internship can be remote, but interns are included in meetings, team communications, and one-on-one check-ins.

How to apply

Apply directly on Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (ELAW)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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