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Legal Internship
EarthRights International. Provide legal research, writing, and program support for EarthRights International activities worldwide .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong legal research and writing skills, with a focus on human rights and environmental law. Capable of collaborating effectively within a legal team while maintaining confidentiality and handling diverse client relationships.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Legal ResearchLegal WritingHuman Rights LawEnvironmental LawSpanish Fluency
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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchLegal WritingU.S. Legal TrainingCorporate Accountability MechanismsLitigation Assistance
Soft Skills
Independent ThinkingCreative ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsCultural CompetencyTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
J.D.LL.M.
Industry Keywords
Human RightsEnvironmental ProtectionIndigenous PeoplesVulnerable CommunitiesConfidentiality
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesSpring
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide legal research, writing, and program support for EarthRights International activities worldwide
- Participate in projects associated with ERI cases, including legal research, writing, and assistance in all phases of litigation
- Contribute to development of new cases
- Monitor and explore developments in human rights and environmental law
- Research and utilize mechanisms of corporate accountability
- Help coordinate with and assist other groups bringing domestic or international cases
- Work as an integrated member of ERI’s U.S. legal team with attorneys and staff in advocacy and communications programs
Requirements
What you’ll need- Law student eligible to receive course credit for the internship from their law school
- J.D. or LL.M. student
- At least one year of U.S. legal training by the time of the internship
- Available to work full-time or part-time for at least 10–12 weeks during the spring semester
- Demonstrated commitment to using the U.S. legal system to serve vulnerable communities and/or protect human rights and the environment
- Independent and creative thinking skills
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Ability to responsibly handle client, partner, and colleague relationships and protect confidentiality
- Proficiency in languages other than English is desired; Spanish fluency is highly desired
- Experience in fields related to human rights, environmental protection, and indigenous peoples is desired
- Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency skills, and ability to work in teams are desired
- Experience or interest in working with people from diverse cultures is desired
- Positive attitude is desired
- Cover letter, resume, and legal writing sample of ten pages or less required for application
Benefits
Comp & perks- Course credit or a stipend may be arranged through the intern’s school
- Remote work available anywhere in the U.S.
- Equal opportunity employer actively encouraging applications from people of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI people