Paid Summer Environmental Law Intern (2L)

Southern Environmental Law Center; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Environmental Law Center invites applications for 2L Summer Legal Interns, a paid opportunity for second-year law students for the summer of 2027. The program offers hands-on litigation support, policy engagement, and exposure to environmental issues across the South and nation.

Selected interns will work on research and writing, participate in hearings and client meetings, and attend training sessions.

Qualifications

• Second-year J.D. student in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Interest in environmental law and public interest is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Research and writing related to litigation and environmental advocacy.
• Participate in hearings, strategy sessions, client meetings, site visits, and depositions.
• Engage in environmental policy discussions with government officials and community groups.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. student

Job description

The Southern Environmental Law Center invites applications for 2L Summer Legal Interns, a paid opportunity for second-year law students for the summer of 2027. The program offers hands-on litigation support, policy engagement, and exposure to environmental issues across the South and nation.

Selected interns will work on research and writing, participate in hearings and client meetings, and attend training sessions.