Fall 2025 Legal Externship – Biodiversity Defense Program - Remote

Overview

Earthjustice’s Biodiversity Defense Program is accepting applications for one full- or part-time legal extern for fall 2025. We are seeking law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment, and who are eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship.

In Short

• Work under the supervision of an attorney.
• Contribute legal research and writing for the Biodiversity Defense Program.
• Must be enrolled as a 2L or 3L law student during fall 2025.
• Eligible for academic credit or graduation requirement fulfillment.
• Excellent writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills required.
• Familiarity with legal research tools, including Westlaw.
• Interest in environmental and administrative law is a plus.
• Commitment of 37.5 hours per week for full-time or at least 12 hours per week for part-time.
• Unpaid position.
• Applications due by May 9, 2025.

Requirements

• Must be a law student (2L or 3L).
• Strong work ethic and ability to think creatively.
• Ability to work independently and collegially.
• Knowledge of environmental law is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must submit a resume and cover letter.
• Provide a writing sample.
• Submit references upon request.
• Complete applications via Jobvite.
• No phone calls or hard copies accepted.

Benefits

• Gain practical legal experience.
• Opportunity to work on significant environmental issues.
• Network with professionals in environmental law.
• Work towards fulfilling academic requirements.
• Contribute to impactful legal work.