Spring 2026 Legal Externship – Biodiversity Defense Program - Remote

Overview

Earthjustice’s Biodiversity Defense Program is accepting applications for one full- or part-time legal extern for spring 2026. 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

• Internship opportunity for law students in the Biodiversity Defense Program.
• Remote work option available within the U.S.
• Contribute legal research and writing under attorney supervision.
• Must be enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during spring 2026.
• Unpaid position requiring academic credit or graduation requirement fulfillment.
• Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills required.
• Knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus.
• Commitment of 37.5 hours/week for full-time or 12 hours/week for part-time.
• Application materials include resume, cover letter, and writing sample.
• Applications are due by 5:00pm PT on September 3, 2025.

Requirements

• Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during spring 2026.
• Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship.
• Excellent writing, research, analytical and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with legal research tools, including Westlaw.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to think creatively.
• Ability to work collegially with others and independently.
• Knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus.
• Interest in public interest law and social justice.
• If full-time, must commit to 37.5 hours per week.
• If part-time, must commit to at least 12 hours per week.

Benefits

• Gain practical experience in environmental law.
• Opportunity to work on significant environmental cases.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the field.
• Contribute to impactful work in biodiversity defense.
• Work in a mission-driven organization focused on justice and the environment.