Environmental Law Intern — Remote (Spring 2027)

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc.; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. (EDF) is seeking U.S. Legal & Regulatory interns for Spring 2027 to support research, drafting, and advocacy in climate and energy policy.

The program emphasizes meaningful contributions to landmark cases, regulatory proceedings, and national issues from a U.S. remote and hybrid model with offices in Boulder, CO, and DC. Interns will research and draft memos, participate in litigation support, and help analyze policy impacts while gaining mentorship and

Qualifications

• Current 2L or 3L student at ABA-approved law school.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently when deadlines arise.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Research on climate and clean air issues; factual and legal analysis.
• Draft litigation filings, comments, and public-facing documents.
• Assess impacts of recent court decisions on EDF priorities.
• Support environmental justice initiatives addressing climate impacts.
• Represent EDF at public hearings and regulatory proceedings.
• Contribute to EDF's litigation and regulatory advocacy efforts.

Skills

Excellent written & oral communication

Well organized

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Independent work

Initiative

Problem solving

Cultural competency & inclusivity

Education

ABA-approved law school

Job description

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. (EDF) is seeking U.S. Legal & Regulatory interns for Spring 2027 to support research, drafting, and advocacy in climate and energy policy.

The program emphasizes meaningful contributions to landmark cases, regulatory proceedings, and national issues from a U.S. remote and hybrid model with offices in Boulder, CO, and DC. Interns will research and draft memos, participate in litigation support, and help analyze policy impacts while gaining mentorship and