Earthjustice’s Law Student Opportunities Fall 2026
Earthjustice’s Law Student Opportunities - Fall 2026
ABOUT EARTHJUSTICE
Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer.
Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected.
FALL 2026 LAW STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
The following teams are accepting applications from law students for part- and full-time fall 2026 legal externships and internships. These roles typically start in late-August and are completed by late-November. Legal externships are unpaid, and the successful candidate must earn academic credit or fulfill a graduation/pro bono requirement for their work with us. Legal internships are paid positions.
- Biodiversity Defense Program
- Clean Energy Program
- Community Partnerships Program
- Florida Regional Office
- International Program
- Litigation & Advocacy Partnership
- Northeast Regional Office
- Rocky Mountain Regional Office
- Sustainable Food & Farming Program
- Washington, DC Regional Office
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Visit https://earthjustice.org/about/student-opportunities for detailed job descriptions and application instructions for each team. Read through the job descriptions carefully, as instructions and qualifications differ. Students are welcome to apply to as many opportunities as they’d like.
The deadline to apply for all fall 2026 law student opportunities is 5:00 pm PT on Friday, May 15, 2026, via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.