Law Student - Government in Boston, MA

Government

Boston, MA

Law Student - Government in Boston, MA

Law Student

No

Job Title: Legal Internship, Fall

Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in the Legal Internship Program during the fall semester, assisting various bureaus and divisions within the organization.
- Engage with the Energy and Environment Bureau, which is dedicated to combating climate change and promoting environmental justice.
- Support the Energy and Ratepayer Advocacy Division (ERA) in advocating for Massachusetts energy consumers as the statutory ratepayer advocate.
- Focus on ensuring a cost-effective and equitable clean energy transition, emphasizing energy affordability and expanding access to energy proceedings for underserved communities.
- Assist in addressing challenges faced by energy consumers, particularly those related to high utility rates and systemic inequities.
- Contribute to advocating for investments in clean energy infrastructure and holding for-profit entities accountable to their promises to consumers.
- Work under the guidance of attorneys in the Energy and Environment Bureau, particularly in areas related to climate change and appellate litigation.

Education and Experience Information:
- The internship program is specifically designed for students who are currently enrolled in law school.
- Individuals who have completed law school are not eligible for this program.
- Legal interns are typically assigned to a particular division within the organization based on the needs and requests of individual divisions.

Salary Information:
- The internship positions offered by the organization are unpaid.

Additional Information:
- To express interest in the legal internship during the fall semester, students should submit a resume and cover letter stating their areas of interest and availability to the Legal Intern Coordinator via the provided email address.
- Applications will be reviewed by the Legal Intern Coordinator, who will then forward them to the appropriate divisions for further review.
- Divisions will determine their ability to accommodate requests and will notify applicants directly if selected for an interview.
- For more information about the various bureaus and divisions at the organization, students are encouraged to visit the organization's website.