Environmental Law Intern – Marine Policy & Research (Remote)

The Ocean Conservancy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Conservancy is seeking a Dana Wolfe Memorial Legal Intern for Summer 2027. This 40-hour-per-week internship runs 10–12 weeks and may be remote from select states or based in an Ocean Conservancy office.

The intern will assist with a broad range of environmental and marine-law projects under the Legal Affairs Department. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an accredited law school, have strong research, writing and communication skills, and can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced nonprofit

Qualifications

• Experience or course work on environmental and administrative law preferred.
• Ideal candidates can work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and handle multiple projects.
• Detail-oriented, creative, articulate, personable and self-confident with good interpersonal, organizational, research and communication skills.
• Working effectively as part of a team and the ability to prioritize and multitask are critical to success.
• Candidates should be dependable and reliable in meeting target deliverables according to schedule and expectations.
• Excellent research, analytic, writing and communication skills, along with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad range of experience on environmental and marine legal issues, focusing on nationwide topics.
• Research and analyze laws, regulations, and policies to support program work; track legislative changes and trends.
• Draft legal memos and assist in providing legal guidance to the organization.
• Contribute to projects that enhance Ocean Conservancy's legal team's effectiveness.

Skills

Environmental law experience

Administrative law

Research and writing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

JD student (law school)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Ocean Conservancy is seeking a Dana Wolfe Memorial Legal Intern for Summer 2027. This 40-hour-per-week internship runs 10–12 weeks and may be remote from select states or based in an Ocean Conservancy office.

The intern will assist with a broad range of environmental and marine-law projects under the Legal Affairs Department. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an accredited law school, have strong research, writing and communication skills, and can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced nonprofit