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Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) · 2 weeks ago

Summer 2026 Legal Intern (1L)

Washington, DC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$10K/yr - $10K/yr

Start in 2026 Summer

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization seeking Summer Legal Interns to work alongside attorneys on their Litigation Team. Interns will gain exposure to legal and policy advocacy efforts aimed at protecting the environment and public health through various assignments.

AgricultureAquacultureEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringNational SecurityNon ProfitWildlife Conservation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Researching and preparing legal memos in support of rulemaking proceedings

Litigation case development, and active litigation and rulemaking proceedings

Interviewing NRDC members and preparing standing declarations

Helping draft and review portions of pleadings and review briefs

Helping prepare comments to submit to administrative agencies or legislative bodies

Helping craft proposed legislation to address environmental and public health problems

Qualification

Legal writingAnalytical skillsOral communicationResourcefulnessTeamworkCreativityPublic service commitmentDiversity awarenessAcademic accomplishmentGrowth mindset

Required

Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral communication skills

Experience effectively working on a team

Creativity and resourcefulness

Commitment to public service, equity, or justice

Growth mindset and openness to feedback

Demonstrated ability to work with people across different social identities and backgrounds

Record of academic and/or professional accomplishment

Commitment to NRDC's values and mission

Company

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

NRDC is the nation's most effective environmental action organization.

Founded in 1970

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.nrdc.org/

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