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Environmental Defense Fund · 4 days ago

Jim Tripp Emerging Issues Legal Intern

Boston, MA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$28.57/hr - $28.57/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Environmental Defense Fund is focused on bending the curve on greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas production and use. The Jim Tripp Emerging Issues Legal Intern will gain hands-on experience conducting legal research and contributing analysis to advocacy efforts at the intersection of energy, environmental, and administrative law.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnvironmental Engineering

Responsibilities

Conduct legal, policy, and factual research on emerging Energy Attribute Certification programs, incentive structures, and regulatory frameworks relevant to low-carbon applications, including natural gas power with carbon capture and storage

Analyze Texas-specific statutes, regulations, and market structures relevant to natural gas value chain and low-carbon power

Collection, review, and synthesis of EDF expert research, materials, and positions on issues related to low-carbon value chains reliant on natural gas

Track and summarize relevant legal and policy developments including new legislation, announcements, and publications for circulation and

Synthesize and translate legal research into sound recommendations, durable resources, and easy-to-access references

Collaborate with EDF attorneys, policy experts, scientists, and economists in refining and adapting research objectives and deliverables to produce fit-for-purpose outcomes

Provide support to the team by attending relevant hearings, meetings, multi-stakeholder events, workshops, etc. and present summary findings and notes to the team

Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals, so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values

Qualification

Energy lawEnvironmental lawLegal researchAdministrative lawPolicy analysisCultural competencyWritten communicationOral communicationTeamworkProblem solving

Required

Currently enrolled in an ABA-approved law school

Coursework or experience in energy, environmental law, climate law and/or policy

Coursework in environmental and administrative law recommended

Demonstrated experience in administrative/regulatory research, including experience conducting legal research and analysis and translating complex ideas for policy-making contexts

Experience in oil and gas, or utility is a plus

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Must be well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines

Ability to work in a team setting and have the ability to work independently when projects are due

Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds

Demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills