Spring 2027 Legal Externship – Northeast Regional Office

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.

Earthjustice’s Northeast Regional Office is dedicated to protecting public health and the climate and ensuring a healthy environment for all in the Northeast. We litigate and advocate for a just and equitable transition to clean energy and on behalf of communities disproportionately impacted by environmental harms.

About the role

The Northeast Regional Office is accepting applications for two part-time legal externs for spring 2027. The successful candidate may work remotely within the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from our New York, NY office. Legal externs can expect to learn substantive environmental law and hone legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to assist with cases under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
• Participate in case team meetings.
• Observe strategy meetings and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a law school as a 2L or 3L during spring 2027.
• Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship.
• Excellent writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with legal research tools, including Westlaw.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to think creatively.
• Ability to work collegially with others and independently.
• Knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus.
• Interest in public interest law and social justice.

Schedule

• Must commit to 10-20 hours/week for 12-16 weeks.

Pay

Legal externs are unpaid and must receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement for their work with Earthjustice.