Fall 2025 Legal Internship – Tribal Partnerships Program - Remote

Overview

Earthjustice’s Tribal Partnerships Program is accepting applications for one full- or part-time legal intern for fall 2025. We are seeking law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. This is a paid position, and the successful candidate may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule from one of Earthjustice’s offices.

In Short

• Internship available for law students in fall 2025.
• Work remotely or in a hybrid schedule.
• Assist in case investigation, legal research, and discovery.
• Prepare legal documents for administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Must be enrolled as a 2L or 3L during fall 2025.
• Commitment of 37.5 hours per week for full-time or at least 12 hours for part-time.
• Compensation at $35.16 per hour.
• Focus on tribal and Indigenous partnerships.
• Engage in environmental law issues.
• Applications due by May 9, 2025.

Requirements

• Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during fall 2025.
• Excellent writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with legal research tools, including Westlaw.
• Strong work ethic and initiative.
• Ability to work both independently and collegially.
• Knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus.
• Interest in public interest law and social justice.
• Commitment to required hours based on full-time or part-time status.

Benefits

• Paid internship with an hourly rate of $35.16.
• Opportunity to work on significant environmental law cases.
• Gain experience in public interest law.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys.
• Engage with tribal and Indigenous communities.