Spring 2027 Legal Internship - Washington, DC Regional Office

Washington, DC Regional Remote, United States Washington, DC Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer. Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. Earthjustice’s Washington, DC Regional Office is accepting applications for one part‑time legal intern for spring 2027. We are seeking law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. This is a paid position, and the successful candidate may work remotely within the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from our Washington, DC office. Earthjustice's Washington, DC Regional Office serves both as a regional office for issues arising in the mid-Atlantic states, and as a center for litigation on important national environmental issues. The DC office's docket currently includes litigation and advocacy to protect public health and the environment from air pollution; secure effective regulation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; protect streams, wetlands, and other waters from pollution and outright destruction;advance energy efficiency; and promote a transition to zero‑emission transportation systems to protect local communities’ health and well‑being and combat climate change. Responsibilities Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, the legal intern will work on case development and litigation‑related projects. Draft pleadings and briefs. Conduct legal and factual research and draft memoranda. Analyze caselaw, regulatory, and policy questions. Develop strategy and legal theories. Gather evidence. Attend client meetings and court proceedings. Qualifications Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during spring 2027. Excellent writing, research, analytical and organizational skills. Familiarity with legal research tools, including Westlaw. Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to think creatively. Ability to work collegially with others and independently. Knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus. Interest in public interest law and social justice. Must commit to 20 hours/week for 11 weeks. Compensation Interns at Earthjustice receive an hourly rate that is considered taxable income. The spring ’27 hourly rate for law students is $36.86. Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at . Please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained. Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position. For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Salary: Interns at Earthjustice receive an hourly rate that is considered taxable income. The spring ’27 hourly rate for law students is $36.86. #J-18808-Ljbffr Social Impact Guide