Environmental Law Intern (2L) – Hybrid/Remote

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc.; Boulder, Washington (CO, District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. invites applications for a Summer 2027 Legal Intern position headquartered in Boulder, CO, with hybrid or remote options.

The 10-week program runs full-time (35 hours per week) and emphasizes environmental law, policy, and justice through meaningful projects across federal court and regulatory venues. Ideal candidates are current 2L students with a strong interest in climate and air quality issues, outstanding writing and research skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Current 2L student at ABA-approved law school.
• Interest in environmental law, policy, justice and relevant coursework.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and factual research on climate and clean air issues.
• Contribute to litigation filings and administrative comments.
• Assess impacts of recent court decisions on EDF priorities.
• Draft public-facing documents such as fact sheets and blog posts.
• Represent EDF at public hearings before government agencies.

Skills

Legal research

Policy analysis

Legal writing

Education

2L law student

Job description

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. invites applications for a Summer 2027 Legal Intern position headquartered in Boulder, CO, with hybrid or remote options.

The 10-week program runs full-time (35 hours per week) and emphasizes environmental law, policy, and justice through meaningful projects across federal court and regulatory venues. Ideal candidates are current 2L students with a strong interest in climate and air quality issues, outstanding writing and research skills, and a commitment to