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Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) · 4 months ago

Summer 2026 Legal Internship (US)

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$2,600/mo - $2,600/mo

Start in 2026 Summer

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) is a dynamic nonprofit organization that focuses on the intersection of human rights and the environment. The legal internship program provides law students with the opportunity to develop skills in international environmental law while working closely with experienced attorneys and staff on various projects.

Wildlife Conservation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Researching and writing about areas of domestic and international law, including environmental and human rights law, international investment law, and international trade law and policy

Assisting with policy analysis and advocacy

Attending meetings and conferences

Assisting with the production of CIEL publications, legal opinions and legal briefs

Supporting in the preparation of amicus curiae before international tribunals and otherwise working closely with CIEL staff on various projects

Qualification

International environmental lawHuman rights lawResearch skillsWriting skillsPublic interest law

Required

Applicants should be enrolled in a course of study leading to a postgraduate law degree (JD, LLM) or similar professional qualification for the duration of the internship

Applicants must possess some experience with international environmental or human rights law, either through graduate-level courses or work experience

Applicants must be willing to make a ten-week commitment of 40 hours/week

Benefits

A monthly stipend is available for any intern eligible to receive it under the rules applied by their jurisdiction and educational institution.

Stipends are intended to make the CIEL internship more readily available to aspiring professionals, and are not intended to provide compensation, create a legal or employment relationship between the intern and CIEL, or otherwise modify the legal nature of the internship program.

Company

Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) uses the power of the law to protect the environment, promote human health, and ensure a just and sustainable society.

Founded in 1989

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.ciel.org

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Michelle Williams

Chief Financial Officer

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