Law Student - Government in Boston, MA

Government

Boston, MA

Law Student - Government in Boston, MA

Law Student

No

Job Title: Legal Internship, Spring Job Responsibilities: - Legal interns will be responsible for assisting in various legal tasks within the assigned division at the organization. - Interns may be involved in legal research, drafting documents, and supporting attorneys in case preparation and court proceedings. - Interns will engage with the Energy and Environment Bureau, which includes the Energy and Ratepayer Advocacy Division, the Environmental Protection Division, and the Environmental Crimes Strike Force. - The Energy and Ratepayer Advocacy Division focuses on advocating for energy consumers in Massachusetts, ensuring equitable clean energy transitions, and addressing energy affordability issues. - Interns will contribute to efforts aimed at reducing systemic inequities in energy costs, particularly for underserved communities and people of color who are disproportionately affected by high utility rates. - Interns may assist in holding for-profit entities accountable for their commitments to consumers in the clean energy sector. Education and Experience Information: - The internship program is exclusively for students currently enrolled in law school. - Individuals who have already completed law school are not eligible for this program. - The selection of legal interns is done on a case-by-case basis, contingent upon the needs and requests of individual divisions within the organization. Salary Information: - The internship positions are unpaid. Additional Information: - To apply for the legal internship during the fall or spring semester, candidates must submit a resume and cover letter detailing their areas of interest and availability. - Applications should be sent to the Legal Intern Coordinator via email. - The Legal Intern Coordinator will review applications and forward them to the appropriate divisions for consideration. - Selected candidates will be directly notified by the divisions for an interview. - For further details about the bureaus and divisions, candidates can visit the organization’s website.