Spring 2027 Legal Internship - Midwest Regional Office

Mid West Region Remote, United States Chicago, Illinois 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 Midwest 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 Earthjustice’s Chicago, IL office. The Midwest Regional Office fights proposed mines and pipeline projects that threaten the fishing and hunting rights of tribal communities and endanger the region’s treasures, including the Great Lakes and the pristine Boundary Waters. On those and other projects, they work in partnership with communities impacted by contaminated air, drinking water, waterways, and soil to fight for environmental justice and to develop safer and cleaner neighborhoods in which to live. The team is also developing work that will promote healthier, more sustainable agriculture and combat climate change. The legal intern will gain hands‑on experience in public interest litigation while deepening their understanding of environmental justice, tribal treaty rights, clean water protection, climate and energy issues, and other environmental challenges facing Midwest communities. Responsibilities Under the supervision of an attorney, the legal intern will support active litigation and advocacy across the Midwest region by conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda and briefs, helping develop case strategy, and supporting work with tribal nations, community organizations, and partner groups. 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 16-20 hours/week for 10-12 weeks. Compensation Interns at Earthjustice receive an hourly rate that is considered taxable income. The spring 2027 hourly rate for law students is $36.86. 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 2027 hourly rate for law students is $36.86. #J-18808-Ljbffr Social Impact Guide