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EarthRights International · 3 months ago

U.S. Summer Legal Internship

positionUnited States
timeInternship
remoteRemote
seniorityIntern
money$17.95/hr - $17.95/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

EarthRights International is a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization dedicated to defending human rights and the environment. They are seeking summer interns who will provide legal research, writing, and program support for various ERI activities globally.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal research, writing, and program support for ERI activities all over the world
Participate in various projects associated with legal cases, including legal research and writing and assistance in all phases of litigation
Assist in the development of new cases, monitoring and exploring developments in human rights and environmental law, and researching mechanisms of corporate accountability
Help coordinate with and assist other groups bringing domestic or international cases

Qualification

Legal researchLegal writingInternational human rights lawEnvironmental lawCorporate accountabilitySpanish fluencyCultural competencyInterpersonal skillsTeamworkPositive attitude

Required

A demonstrated commitment to using the U.S. legal system to serve vulnerable communities and/or protect human rights and the environment
Independent and creative thinking skills
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Ability to handle sensitive client relationships and protect the confidentiality of our work and our communications
Law students may be J.D. or LL.M. students, but must have at least one year of U.S. legal training by the time of the internship

Preferred

Proficiency in languages other than English; Spanish fluency is highly desired
A background in international human rights law, environmental law, corporate accountability, and/or indigenous peoples' rights
Experience in regional studies, development, environmental sciences, or other fields related to issues of human rights, environmental protection and indigenous peoples
Knowledge and experience with regional and international legal mechanisms for the protection of human rights and the environment
Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency skills, and ability to work in teams
Experience or interest in working with people from diverse cultures
A positive attitude

Company

EarthRights International

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To provide real solutions for real people, and to promote and protect human rights and the environment in the communities.
dateFounded in 1995
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.earthrights.org/

H1B Sponsorship

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