U.S. LEGAL INTERNSHIP (FALL SEMESTER)

Min 1 yrs required

Contract, Part-time

No

Salary Information:

- This is an unpaid internship position.
- However, EarthRights International will provide a transportation stipend for interns who are not based in Washington .
- Interns may also receive academic credit through their law school program.

Job Title:

- . Legal Intern (Fall Semester) at EarthRights International

Experience Information:

- Must have completed at least one year of law school.
- Preference for applicants with a background in international human rights law, international environmental law, corporate accountability, and/or indigenous peoples’ rights.
- Proficiency in one or more languages other than English is desired.
- Experience in regional studies, development, environmental sciences, or other related fields is a plus.

EarthRights International (ERI) is seeking . law school students for its . Legal Internship program for the fall semester. This is an unpaid internship opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in using the power of law to protect human rights and the environment. The internship is based in Washington ., but remote internships may be considered for exceptional candidates.

H1: Join EarthRights International as a . Legal Intern for the Fall Semester
H2: Gain Valuable Experience in Using the Law to Protect Human Rights and the Environment

About EarthRights:

- EarthRights International is a nonprofit organization that works to defend human rights and the environment by combining the power of law and the power of people.
- Over the past 25 years, ERI has successfully fought for corporate accountability, protected the environment in the face of a climate emergency, and supported earth rights defenders around the world.
- ERI's legal team works closely with clients, co-counsel, partner NGOs, and other stakeholders to bring groundbreaking lawsuits and pursue legal advocacy for remedies and legal accountability.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Legal interns will participate in projects related to ERI's cases, including legal research and writing, assisting in all phases of litigation, and developing new cases.
- Interns will also have the opportunity to work on policy advocacy with the . legislative and executive branches.
- Additionally, interns will assist in coordinating with and supporting other groups bringing domestic or international cases.
- EarthRights values diversity and interns will have the opportunity to work with attorneys and staff from different backgrounds and cultures.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Applicants must have completed at least one year of law school.
- A demonstrated commitment to using the . legal system to serve frontline communities and/or to protect human rights and the environment is required.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills are a must.
- Proficiency in one or more languages other than English, especially Spanish, as well as Burmese (Myanmar), Thai, Portuguese, French, and/or Chinese is desired.
- Applicants with a background in international human rights law, international environmental law, corporate accountability, and/or indigenous peoples’ rights are preferred.
- Experience in regional studies, development, environmental sciences, or other related fields is a plus.

Salary Information:

- This is an unpaid internship position.
- However, EarthRights International will provide a transportation stipend for interns who are not based in Washington .
- Interns may also receive academic credit through their law school program.

H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference

By joining EarthRights International as a . Legal Intern for the fall semester, you will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking cases, gain valuable experience, and make a difference in the fight for human rights and environmental protection. Apply now and be a part of our mission to create a more just and sustainable world.

Professional development opportunities, learning and networking opportunities, inclusive and diverse environment

Spanish, Burmese (Myanmar), Thai, Portuguese, French, Chinese

Legal research, legal writing, communication, policy advocacy, language proficiency

Law school

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Qualification and Experience Law school students, at least one year of U.S. legal training

Legal