National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Contact: Mr. Paul Ortiz
Senior Enforcement Attorney
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
501 West Ocean Boulevard
# 4470
Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone: 562-980-4069
FAX: 562-980-4084

Description: The mission of NOAA is to conserve and manage living marine resources at the domestic and international level, with emphasis on building sustainable fisheries, recovering protected species, and sustaining healthy coastal ecosystems.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work primarily with the prosecuting attorney for statutes involving the protection of marine resources, and may also work with attorneys on fisheries management and resource damage assessment issues.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1/semester

Preferred Background

Criminal Law
Environmental Law
Administrative Law

Preferred First or second year students

Salary: None

Semesters Available: Fall, Spring, and Summer

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample

Deadlines: Fall: July Spring: November Summer: March