U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region 5 Office of Regional Counsel

Contact: Ms. Sandra Lee
Staff Attorney
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region 5 Office of Regional Counsel
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604

Description: The Office of the Regional Counsel is charged with administering federal environmental statues in the Midwestern states. Among the environmental areas students may be exposed to are CERLA, Clean Water and Air, RCRA, Wetlands and toxics. Students receive exposure to permitting as well as enforcement proceedings.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Internships with the Office of Regional Council are available year round on both a volunteer and paid basis. Students have the opportunity to perform in depth legal research and writing on a wide range of cutting edge environmental issues.

Approximate Number of Positions: 5

Preferred Background

Environmental Law
Administrative Law

Preferred Second year students

Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: Limited number during summer

Semesters Available: Fall, Spring, and Summer

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.

Deadlines: Fall: June Spring: December Summer: March