Environmental Law Internship — Midwest Policy & Litigation

Environmental Law & Policy Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) seeks rising 3L law student interns for Summer 2027. Interns support ELPC’s state and federal litigation and policy work throughout the Midwest. These internships will be based at ELPC’s headquarters in Chicago, IL.

A summer at ELPC will give students broad-based experience working in the Midwest on energy and transportation policy, air and water quality, and protection of special places.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in law school and possess a strong academic record, excellent writing and analytical skills, and a demonstrated interest in and commitment to public interest and environmental advocacy.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required during special events.

Responsibilities

• Work with ELPC attorneys and other professional staff on policy, legislative and general advocacy issues, and federal and state court litigation.
• Legal and legislative research, litigation and pre-litigation support, developing case strategies, legislative drafting, clean energy business development, grassroots advocacy work, and special projects.
• Attend meetings with state and federal agencies, legislators, and concerned citizens, and participate in depositions and other litigation activities.
• Gain broad exposure to various aspects of environmental litigation, commensurate with interests and abilities.

Skills

Legal research

Policy analysis

Written communication

Job description

The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) seeks rising 3L law student interns for Summer 2027. Interns support ELPC’s state and federal litigation and policy work throughout the Midwest. These internships will be based at ELPC’s headquarters in Chicago, IL.

A summer at ELPC will give students broad-based experience working in the Midwest on energy and transportation policy, air and water quality, and protection of special places.