Cavers Summer 2024 Intern

Full-time

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CLF is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application process and during the summer program.



## Cavers Summer Internship Program
### A Summer Dedicated to Advancing Legal Strategies and Policy Solutions

The Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) offers the Cavers Summer Internship Program for law students interested in dedicating a summer to advance cutting edge legal strategies and policy solutions. The program was created to honor the memory of David Cavers, a strong supporter of CLF, who was integral in steering the organization through many of the tough battles that led to its prominence today.

The Cavers Interns are paired with an experienced attorney in one of seven program areas, focusing on clean energy and climate change, clean air and water, ocean conservation, strategic litigation, zero waste, community resilience, or transportation and environmental justice. Over the course of the summer, interns support CLF’s mission by researching legal issues and drafting documents ranging from internal strategy memos to public comments and portions of motions and briefs. Interns may also have the opportunity to meet with state and federal agency officials and work with other environmental organizations, local activist groups, and environmental justice communities in New England.

The Cavers Internship requires a commitment of 10 weeks of full-time work and is paid a stipend of $8,460 for those outside of Boston, and $9,400 for those working at the Boston office.

### Application Requirements

To apply for the Cavers Internship Program, candidates must submit the following:

* Cover letter
* Resume
* Contact information for 1 reference
* Law School transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
* Writing sample of at least five pages demonstrating legal analysis

The cover letter should indicate (i) whether you prefer an in person, remote, or hybrid internship experience (ii) whether you would be receiving academic credit or fulfilling an academic requirement with your internship, and (iii) the CLF office(s) that you are applying to.

### Environmental Justice

CLF has a long history of protecting New England’s environment and the health of its people and communities. Unfortunately, some communities continue to disproportionately bear the brunt of impacts of air and water pollution, poor transportation options, etc. Promoting environmental justice to reverse these inequities and build a healthier future for all people of New England, therefore, is an integral component of our work. CLF recognizes that to fully understand and successfully overcome barriers to equal access to a clean and healthy environment as well as livable communities, we need to bring together the best and brightest talent that reflects the diversity of the communities most affected by environmental impacts – communities that often are under-represented in the field of environmental advocacy. CLF is therefore committed to actively and specifically recruiting law students of color as part of our recruitment policy.

### Health and Safety

CLF considers the health and safety of its staff members and their families, our guests, our visitors, and the community at large to be a top priority. All offers to work, intern, or volunteer with CLF are conditioned on the candidate complying with CLF’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. CLF is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application process and during the summer program.

### Summary

The Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) offers the Cavers Summer Internship Program for law students interested in dedicating a summer to advance cutting edge legal strategies and policy solutions. The program was created to honor the memory of David Cavers, a strong supporter of CLF, who was integral in steering the organization through many of the tough battles that led to its prominence today. The Cavers Interns are paired with an experienced attorney in one of seven program areas, focusing on clean energy and climate change, clean air and water, ocean conservation, strategic litigation, zero waste, community resilience, or transportation and environmental justice. The internship requires a commitment of 10 weeks of full-time work and is paid a stipend of $8,460 for those outside of Boston, and $9,400 for those working at the Boston office.

To apply for the Cavers Internship Program, candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for 1 reference, law school transcripts, and a writing sample of at least five pages demonstrating legal analysis. CLF is committed to actively and specifically recruiting law students of color as part of our recruitment policy. All offers to work, intern, or volunteer with CLF are conditioned on the candidate complying with CLF’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

The Cavers Internship offers a unique opportunity for law students to gain experience in environmental advocacy while helping to create a healthier future for all people of New England.

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Research legal issues, drafting documents, meet with state and federal agency officials, work with other environmental organizations, local activist groups, and environmental justice communities in New England.

Law student.

Submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for 1 reference, law school transcripts, and a writing sample of at least five pages demonstrating legal analysis.

Qualification and Experience Law student.

Legal