EarthRights International · 16 hours ago
U.S. Climate Resilience & Environmental Justice Legal Intern
United States
Internship
Remote
InternEarthRights International is a nonprofit organization that defends human rights and the environment. They are seeking legal interns for their U.S. Climate Resilience & Environmental Justice Project to support marginalized communities facing climate change and environmental harms through legal research, writing, and advocacy.
Communities
Responsibilities
Participate in legal research and writing
Conduct factual research
Observe and support advocacy strategy development
Participate in meetings with community leaders and civil society partners
Travel to meet partners and assist the team on the ground
Qualification
Required
This internship is only available to law students
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
A demonstrated commitment to using the U.S. legal system to serve frontline communities and/or to support environmental justice communities
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams and coalitions
Ability to handle sensitive client relationships and protect the confidentiality of our work and our communications
Preferred
A background or experience in environmental law, civil rights law, corporate accountability, and/or Indigenous peoples' rights
Experience working with environmental justice communities, Indigenous communities, or grassroots organizations
Independent and creative thinking
A positive attitude
Benefits
Such travel is designed to enhance the intern’s understanding of community-based advocacy and is fully funded by EarthRights.
Company
EarthRights International
To provide real solutions for real people, and to promote and protect human rights and the environment in the communities.
Founded in 1995
11-50 employees
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