Organization Description: Earthjustice is an independent, non-profit law firm whose mission centers on protecting people and natural resources by enforcing and strengthening environmental laws and providing clients with the best legal representation and related advocacy. The core issues of the Alaska office are protection of the Alaska coastal rain forest, protection of areas in northern Alaska from oil development, conservation of the Bering Sea ecosystem, wildlife con

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

   CERCLA
   OSHA
X Planning
X Water
    RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Public lands, and energy.

Internship Description: Under the direction of senior attorneys, the clerk's primary responsibilities are to prepare legal research and writing in furtherance of existing litigation and to aid in the development of new cases. Clerks may also draft pleadings and prepare comment on agency regulations and actions. Clerks will be exposed to the Alaska office's major areas of concentration, including forest, marine and public lands litigation.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other: Two references

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: October 31

Stipend: X Amount: To be determined

Additional Information:

Office of the Alaska Attorney General

Contact Person:
Legal Intern Coordinator
Office of the Alaska Attorney General
Environmental Section
1031 W. 4th Street Suite 200
Anchorage, Alaska 99501

Phone: 907-267-5274
Website: www.law.state.ak.us

Organization Description: The Environmental Section handles civil enforcement of the state's environmental laws. It also advises the state's environmental agency and defends the agency's decisions. The section has 8 attorneys, six of which are based in Anchorage and two in Juneau.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
X State Agency
    Local Government
    Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
    RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
    Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: One intern per summer is placed in the Anchorage office. Occasionally, interns are placed in Juneau as well. Interns receive travel expenses and some assistance with housing. The office will assist prospective interns in obtaining outside funding.

Semesters Available:
Fall
Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January 1

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Southeast Alaska Conservation Council

Contact Person: Mr. Buck Lindekugel
Attorney/Conservation Director
Southeast Alaska Conservation Council
419 6th Street
Suite 200
Juneau, Alaska 99801

Phone: 586-6942
Website: www.seacc.org

Organization Description: The Southeast Alaska Environmental Council, a non-profit organization, is a coalition of 18 Southeast Alaska conservation groups. Since 1970, SEACC has been dedicated to safeguarding the unique environment of Southeast Alaska while encouraging human enjoyment of these remarkable resources as is consistent with retaining them substantially unimpaired.

    Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
    RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Public land, timber sales, mining

Internship Description: SEACC's grassroots legal program is designed to provide local communities and various forest users interests with legal assistance on forest/public lands issues. Interns with this program work performing legal research and writing and assisting with public education and policy projects. Interns receive a small stipend and housing allowance. Students must have completed their second year. Administrative/Natural Resource Law background preferred.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other: references

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Stipend: X Amount: $1500 month

Additional Information: Students must commit to a minimum of 10 weeks.

Trustees for Alaska

Contact Person: Ms. Alice Aguliar
Paralegal
Trustees for Alaska
1026 West 4th Avenue
#201
Anchorage, Alaska 99501

Phone: 907-276-4244
Website: www.trustees.org

Organization Description: Trustees for Alaska is a non-profit public interest law organization providing counsel to protect and sustain Alaska's environment. We represent local and national environmental groups, Alaska Native villages, nonprofit organizations, hunters and fishers and others where the outcome will benefit Alaska's environment.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
X Planning
X Water
    RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: Interns work on a variety of projects and cases being handled by the organization. Duties include research and writing on legal and policy issues. Students also have the opportunity to meet with environmental activists, community and environmental groups concerned with Alaska's future. Interns should have completed an administrative law or environmental law course.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other: 3 references

Deadlines:
Fall: Early
Spring: Early
Summer: December 15

Stipend: X Amount: $286/wk for 10 weeks

Additional Information:

U.S. Department of Agriculture Pacific Region
Office of Regional Counsel

Contact Person: Mr. Robert A. Maynard
Staff Attorney
U.S. Department of Agriculture Pacific Region
Office of Regional Counsel
PO Box 21628
Juneau, Alaska 99802-1628

Phone: 907-586-8826
Website:

Organization Description: The Juneau office of the regional counsel provides legal support to the U.S. Forest Service. Areas of work include major litigation over Tongass National Forest timber sales, Valdez oil spill restoration, regulation of fish and wildlife harvests, regulation of mining and use of national forest lands.

Type of Organization:
X Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
    Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
X RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Wildlife and public lands issues

Internship Description: Interns perform discovery, legal research and writing and other law clerk tasks. Interns can expect to work intensively on major legal issues and controversies that are relevant to public land and natural resources. Each intern is assigned to an experienced attorney who serves as a mentor and supervisor.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: June
Spring:
Summer: March

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

U.S. Department of Commerce
NOAA, General Counsel

Contact Person:
Legal Intern Coordinator
U.S. Department of Commerce
NOAA, General Counsel
P.O. Box 21109
Juneau, Alaska 99802

Phone: 907-586-7414
Website: www.gc.noaa.gov

Organization Description: The General Counsel of the Department of Commerce provides legal support to the National Marine Fishery Service.

Type of Organization:
X Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
    Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning Water
    RCRA
Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
    Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Fisheries Resource Management, NEPA, ESA, AFA, MMPA

Internship Description: The Statutes which the interns will be working include, but are not limited to, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, American Fisheries Act, Lacey Act, Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Northern Pacific Halibut Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Administrative Procedure Act.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest

Contact Person: Mr. Timothy Hogan
Executive Director
Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest
202 East McDonald Road
Suite 153
Phoenix, Arizona 85004-4533

Phone: 602-258-8850
Website: www.aclpi.org

Organization Description: The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is a private, public interest law firm that uses litigation to address systemic social problems in a wide variety of areas, including environmental protection.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
    RCRA
Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
    Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Clean Water Act, Growth

Internship Description: Interns serve on a volunteer basis and perform research, writing, and drafting of pleadings.

Semesters Available:
Fall
Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February 1

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Morris K. Udall Foundation
Native American Congressional Intern Program

Contact Person: Ms. Susan E. Parrott
Internship Coordinator
Morris K. Udall Foundation
Native American Congressional Intern Program
130 South Scott Street
Tucson, Arizona 85701

Phone: 520-901-8500
Website: www.udall.gov

Organization Description: The Morris K. Udall National Environmental Policy Foundation was authorized by Congress in in 1992. The foundation works to extend the vision of Congressman Udall in the areas of the environment, national resources and the rights of Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

Type of Organization:
X Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
    Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
X Planning
X Water
    RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
X Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: The Native American Internship Program is open to members of recognized tribes who are attending graduate or law school. The program places 12 students in congressional offices during the summer. Interns work full time to gain exposure to the legislative process, congressional matters and governmental proceedings that relate to Native American and environmental concerns. Air fare, housing and a per diem are provided.

Semesters Available:
Fall
Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other: References and application form.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January 31

Stipend: X Amount: $1,200 plus per diem

Additional Information:

Animal Legal Defense Fund

Contact Person:
Legal Internship Coordinator
Animal Legal Defense Fund
170 E. Cotati Ave.
Cotati, California 94931

Phone: 707-795-2533
Website: www.aldf.org

Organization Description: The Animal Legal Defense Fund is a national nonprofit public interest law organization dedicated to protecting animals and establishing their legal rights through litigation.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
    Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Animal Law, Administrative Law

Internship Description: Animal law includes NEPA, ESA, Wild Horses and Burros Act, and other federal environmental/wildlife laws.

Semesters Available:
Fall
Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other: References

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: November 30

Stipend: X Amount: $3500

Additional Information:

Animal Protection Institute

Contact Person: Ms. Nicole Paquette
Director, Legal and Governmental Affairs
Animal Protection Institute
PO Box 22505
Sacramento, California 95822

Phone: 916-447-3085
Website: www.api4animals.org

Organization Description: API is a national non-profit organization that advocates for the protection of animals from cruelty and exploitation. Advocacy efforts include lobbying, public education and litigation.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Endangered Species

Internship Description: Interns assist with research laws and legislation, drafting comment on proposed regulatory action, writing for publications and member action alerts.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 1

Stipend: X Amount: $8.00 hour

Additional Information:

Bluewater Network

Contact Person: Ms. Marsha Thrift
Regional Director
Bluewater Network
311 California
Suite 510
San Francisco, California 94104

Phone: 415-544-6790
Website: www.bluewaternetwork.org

Organization Description: Bluewater is a national environmental organization aggressively confronting the root causes of climate change and fighting environmental damage from the shipping, oil, and motorized recreation industries.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: NEPA, NFMA, FLPMA

Internship Description: Interns may work in a variety of areas. Prior to applying the student should consult the web page at http://www.bluewaternetwork.org to learn of the organizations current projects. Internships then may be tailored to the interests of the intern.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
    Writing Sample
    Transcript
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

California Department of Justice
Office of the Attorney General

Contact Person: Ms. Brenda Pruitt
Law Practice Support Section
California Department of Justice
Office of the Attorney General
1300 I Street
Suite 1260
Sacramento, California 95814

Phone: 916-322-4780
Website: www.ag.ca.gov

Organization Description: The California Department of Justice represents the State in all environmental matters. The Natural Resources Law Section works specifically with environmental issues affecting the citizens of California. Typically this division will accept four to eight interns per year.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
X State Agency
    Local Government
    Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
X RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
X Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: The California Department of Justice offers internships for law school students. The student intern's responsibilities may include analyzing court opinions, drafting concise synopses of facts and holdings and performing research and writing. Interns provide office support for Deputy Attorneys General and assist them with their case loads.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: October

Stipend: X Amount: varies

Additional Information:

Clean Water Action

Contact Person:
Internship Coordinator
Clean Water Action
111 New Montgomery St. # 600
San Francisco, California 94105

Phone: 415-369-9160
Website: www.cleanwateraction.org

Organization Description: Clean Water Action is an organization dedicated to saving our planet. They seek to develop sustainable alternatives that promote economic growth and a clean environment. Programs work to make polluters pay, focus on environmental justice, strengthen existing laws that provide safe drinking water and keep rivers free from pollution. Through community organization, public education, and electing "Green" candidates we work to save the world everyday.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
    Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA
    OSHA
X Planning
X Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: Clean Water Action trains and develops staff and volunteer leaders to make a lasting impact within the environmental and social justice movement. Interns are provided the maximum opportunity to learn and utilize their skills and talents on behalf of the environment. Specific assignments are tailored to the skills of the student and the needs of the organization.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
    Writing Sample
    Transcript
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Earthjustice (CA)

Contact Person:
Legal Intern Coordinator
Earthjustice
426 Seventeenth Street-5th Floor
Oakland, California 94612

Phone: 510-550-6725
Website: www.earthjustice.org

Organization Description: The Earthjustice was founded in 1971 as an independent nonprofit law firm to serve the environmental movement. Earthjustice attorneys in this office litigate cases involving public lands, endangered species, clean water and environmental justice advocacy.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
X Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
    Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Endangered Species

Internship Description: Interns are expected to perform a wide range of activities, including legal research and writing, factual research, investigation of cases, conferring with clients, and attending court hearings and settlement conferences. Each intern is assigned to one attorney for the duration of the internship. The attorneys meet with the interns several times a week to provide feedback on the interns work. Interns are exposed to seminars on environmental law.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: March
Spring: October
Summer: October

Stipend: X Amount: $2600 summer only

Additional Information:

Environmental Defense Center

Contact Person: Ms. Vicki Hormuth
Program Assistant
Environmental Defense Center
906 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, California 93101

Phone: 805-963-1622
Website: www.edcnet.org

Organization Description: The Environmental Defense Center is a nonprofit public interest environmental law firm. It provides legal services and provides public education to environmental and community organizations in California's south and central coastal region.

Type of Organization:
Federal Agency
State Agency
Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
X Planning
X Water
    RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
X Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Endangered Species, oil issues.

Internship Description: Summer law clerks have the opportunity to conduct legal research, draft memos and pleadings, and make appearances before public agencies. Interns also have the opportunity for client contact to observe courtroom activities in cases where the center is involved. Interns are needed for two offices, Santa Barbara and Ventura. Some environmental law background and a commitment to public interest law is required.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other: Three references.

Deadlines:
Fall: June
Spring: October
Summer: January 15

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Environmental Law Foundation

Contact Person: Nicole Feliciano
Operations Director/Legal Administrator
Environmental Law Foundation
1736 Franklin Street
9th Floor
Oakland, California 94612

Phone: 510-208-4555
Website: www.envirolaw.org

Organization Description: The Environmental Law Foundation is a non-profit, public interest law firm in Oakland, California which represents environmental organizations, community groups and the general public in a fast-paced practice dealing primarily with federal and California state environmental and natural resources laws.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Mining, Drinking Water, Surface Water, Ground Water

Internship Description: Interns work directly with staff attorneys performing legal research and writing on cases handled by the foundation.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Friends of the River

Contact Person: Ms. Kimani Kamau
Manager Volunteer Programs
Friends of the River
915 20th Street
Sacramento, California 95814

Phone: 916-442-3155
Website: www.friendsoftheriver.org

Organization Description: Friends of the River works to protect the environment through support of better flood management policies and stop environmentally destructive projects such as the Aurburn Dam. This project would be the most expensive dam ever built in U.S. History and would flood fifty miles of river canyon on the North and Middle forks of the American River.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
X Planning
X Water
    RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Habitat protection, flood control issues.

Internship Description: Interns are needed to assist Friends of the River in working with surrounding communities, the state legislature and Congress to propose environmentally responsible solutions. Interns work in a number of areas including citizen education, public and press relations, and citizen organizing.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Heal the Bay

Contact Person:
Internship Coordinator
Heal the Bay
1444 9th Street
Santa Monica, California 90401

Phone: 310-451-1500
Website: www.healthebay.org

Organization Description: Founded in 1985, Heal the Bay is a nonprofit environmental group dedicated to making Santa Monica Bay and Southern California coastal waters safe and healthy again for people and marine life.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
X Planning
X Water
    RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: Interns work on legal and policy issues related to coastal development, permitting, and non-profit organization law. Interns must have completed at least one year of law school.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
    Writing Sample
    Transcript
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

International Rivers Network

Contact Person:
Intern Coordinator
International Rivers Network
1847 Berkeley Way
Berkeley, California 94703

Phone: 510-848-1155
Website: www.irn.org

Organization Description: The International Rivers Network supports communities affected by destructive river development projects, such as dams and canalization schemes. The Network is dedicated to linking human rights and environmental protection.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
    Environmental Policy X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: The Network offers an internship program but it is not law specific.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
    Writing Sample
    Transcript
    Other: email to internship@irn.org.

Deadlines:
Fall: September 1
Spring: February 1
Summer: April 1

Stipend: X Amount:$400/month in summer

Additional Information:

Los Angeles City Attorney's Office

Contact Person: Mr. Rocky Delgadillo
Supervior, Environmental Protection Unit
Los Angeles City Attorney's Office
200 N. Main Street
1600 City Hall East
Los Angeles, California 90012

Phone: 213-978-7160
Website: http://www.lacity.org/atty/

Organization Description: The Environmental Enforcement Section represents the public in environmental enforcement cases, particularly in seeking civil redress for environmental violations.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
    Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
    Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Wildlife Protection

Internship Description: Interns assist attorneys within the civil division in pursuing civil penalties against violations of California environmental statutes and regulations. Interns also assist in the real estate and land use area.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
    Writing Sample
    Transcript
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: March

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Natural Resources Defense Council

Contact Person: Ms. Andrea Martin
Internship Coordinator
Natural Resources Defense Council
111 Sutter St., 20th floor
San Francisco, California 94104

Phone: 415-875-6100
Website: www.nrdc.org

Organization Description: NRDC is a national, non-profit public interest organization dedicated to protecting the environment. NRDC's advocacy covers all major domestic and international environmental issues. Their work is focused in six program areas: Air/Energy; International; Litigation; Transportation; Urban/ Environmental Justice and Water/Coastal. NRDC is currently involved in a number of significant court cases and administrative actions.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
X RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: NRDC's legal internship program is designed to provide law students with an opportunity to develop and use a variety of legal skills. Interns participate in the full range of NRDC activities; including legislative analysis and drafting; policy development; negotiation; legal research and writing; drafting issue papers, comments, testimony and briefs. Approximately three interns are hired in the San Francisco office.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: November

Stipend: X Amount:$600 week

Additional Information: Prefer Second year students.

Natural Resources Defense Council

Contact Person:
Internship Coordinator
Natural Resources Defense Council
1314 Second Street
Santa Monica, California 90401

Phone: 310-434-2300
Website: www.nrdc.org

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA X OSHA
    Planning
X Water
X RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other: References

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: October/February

Stipend: X Amount: Limited number

Additional Information: Prefer second year students.

Office of the San Diego City Attorney
Consumer and Environmental Protection Unit

Contact Person:
Recruitment Coordinator
Office of the San Diego City Attorney
Consumer and Environmental Protection Unit
1200 Third Ave., Suite 700
San Diego, California 92101

Phone: 619-533-5665
Website: www.sannet.gov/city-attorney

Organization Description: The San Diego City Attorney's Office is divided into two practice areas: the Criminal Division and the Civil Division. Together they prosecute misdemeanors committed within the city and provide defense of the city in lawsuits filed against it and provide counsel on civil law issues. The Consumer and Environment Protection Unit represents the city in environmental matters.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
X Local Government
    Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA X OSHA
X Planning
X Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
X Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
    Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: Interns are hired by the Office and most are assigned to the Criminal Division. Students with an interest in the Consumer and Environmental Unit are encouraged to apply and may receive exposure to this unit as part of the overall rotational program of the office. Typical duties include research and writing as well as exposure to courtroom work in the Criminal Division.

Semesters Available:
Fall
Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: October

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Planning and Conservation League Foundation

Contact Person:
Internship Coordinator
Planning and Conservation League Foundation
1107 9th Street, Suite 360
Sacramento, California 95814

Phone:
Website: www.pcl.org

Organization Description: The Planning and Conservation League Foundation's mission is to protect California's environment through public policy research and education and by developing tools to assist a network of conservation organizations.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
    Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: Interns typically needed to perform legal research on environmental public policy issues.

Semesters Available:
Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: April 1

Stipend: X Amount: Work/study contribution

Additional Information:

Santa Clara Center for Occupational Safety & Health

Contact Person:
Internship Coordinator
Santa Clara Center for Occupational Safety & Health
760 N. 1st Street, 2nd Floor
San Jose, California 95112

Phone: 408-998-4050
Website: http://www.coshnetwork.org/SCC

Organization Description: The Santa Clara Center for Occupational Safety and Health (SCCOS) is a non-profit, community based organization helping workers in the Silicon Valley to empower themselves and organize for humane and safe working conditions.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
X OSHA
    Planning Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
    Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: Working with the director, staff attorney or project directors, the intern provides support for the legal and educational development of low wage workers in hazardous jobs.

Semesters Available:
Fall
Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February

Stipend: X Amount: $8.00 hour

Additional Information:

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

Contact Person: Mr. John Lyon
Recruitment Coordinator (ROC-3)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region IX
Office of Regional Counsel
75 Hawthorne Street
RC-1
San Francisco, California 94105

Phone: 415-744-1391
Website:

Organization Description: The Office of General Counsel is one of EPA's ten regional offices. Based in San Francisco the office's jurisdiction covers the State of California, Arizona, Hawaii and Nevada. The primary focus of the office is on enforcement matters where attorneys work closely with scientific staff to develop cases for civil, administrative and criminal litigation.

Type of Organization:
X Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
    Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
X RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
    Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: Volunteer interns are accepted on a year round basis. Students work closely with attorneys performing research and writing assignments and assisting attorneys in preparation for litigation. Students must have completed their second year of law school.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

United States Department of Justice
Environmental Enforcement Section

Contact Person: Mr. Matthew Fogelson
Trial Attorney
United States Department of Justice
Environmental Enforcement Section
301 Howard Street
Suite 1050
San Francisco, California 94105

Phone: 415-744-6491
Website: www.usdoj.gov/enrd

Organization Description: The Environmental Enforcement Section of the U.S. Department of Justice brings civil enforcement actions in federal court under the Clean Air Act, CERCLA, RCRA, the Oil Pollution Act, and other federal environmental statutes. The Section's client agencies include the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, the Department of Interior, the Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Type of Organization:
X Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
    Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
X RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
X Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Oil Pollution, TSCA

Internship Description: Legal externs assist the eight field office attorneys by conducting legal research on a variety of issues ranging from environmental law, to federal practice and procedure, evidence, corporate structure and liability, and bankruptcy. These positions are voluntary and generally last for one or two semesters. These positions should not be confused with the Attorney General's Honor Program.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Year before
Spring: Year before
Summer: Year before

Stipend: X Amount: varies

Additional Information: Stipends and course credit vary depending on the individual schools.

United States Department of the Interior
Environmental Policy and Compliance

Contact Person: Ms. Tracey Tuiripel
Administrative Assistant
United States Department of the Interior
Environmental Policy and Compliance
Jackson Center One
1111 Jackson Street Suite 520
Oakland, California 94607

Phone: 510-817-1477
Website: www.doi.gov/oepc/regions/sfn/

Organization Description: The Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance (OEPC) provides National and Regional leadership and direction in the coordination and development of environmental policy and program evaluation. It provides for a coordinated and unified approach and response to environmental issues that affect multiple bureaus in order to ensure that the Department speaks as one entity with respect to these issues.

Type of Organization:
X Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
    Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA
    OSHA
X Planning
X Water
X RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
X Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: The Office uses 3 month full time and 6 month part time interns in their specific areas of interest on a volunteer basis.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Earthjustice - CO

Contact Person: Ms. Nan Houser
Office manager
Earthjustice
1400 Glenarm Place, #300
Denver, Colorado 80202-5050

Phone: 303-623-9466
Website: www.earthjustice.org

Organization Description: Earthjustice was founded in 1971 as an independent nonprofit law firm to serve the environmental movement. Earthjustice attorneys in this office litigate cases involving public lands, endangered species, clean water and responsible energy advocacy.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
X RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Endangered Species, Public Lands, Wilderness Preservation

Internship Description: First and second year law students are hired for a ten week program in the summer. These summer clerks work with 7 attorneys on cases, doing research and assisting in writing briefs and attending meetings, court, etc.

Semesters Available:
Fall
Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other: List of three references

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January 31

Stipend: X Amount: TBD

Additional Information: website: www.earthjustice.org

Environmental Defense

Contact Person: Ms. Lissa Kendall
Office Manager
Environmental Defense
2334 North Broadway
Boulder, Colorado 80304

Phone:
Website: www.edf.org/rockymtn

Organization Description: The Environmental Defense is a non-profit national environmental organization with a staff of policy analysts, lawyers and scientists working to find constructive solutions to environmental issues.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
   Toxics/Hazardous Waste
    Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: The Environmental Defense offers a 10 week summer intern program where interns work with their two attorneys on air and water issues facing the Rocky Mountain West.

Semesters Available:
Fall
Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other: References

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January 15

Stipend: X Amount: TBD

Additional Information: Prefer contact by email at lkendall@ed.org

Western Resource Advocates

Contact Person:
Volunteer/Internship Coordinator
Western Resource Advocates
2260 Baseline Road
Suite 200
Boulder, Colorado 80302

Phone: 303-444-1188
Website: www.lawfund.org

Organization Description: Western Resource Advocates is a non-profit environmental organization that uses law, economics and policy analysis to protect and restore the Interior West.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Lands, Water, Energy

Internship Description: WRA enlists the help of 4-5 law clerks during school semesters and over the summer. A small stipend or work study contribution is available.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other: email to andria@westernresources.org

Deadlines:
Fall: August 15
Spring: December 31
Summer: February 1

Stipend: X Amount: Varies

Additional Information:

National Conference of State Legislators

Contact Person: Ms. Annette M. Durlam
Personnel Manager
National Conference of State Legislators
7700 East First Place
Denver, Colorado 80230

Phone: 303-364-7700
Website: www.ncsl.org

Organization Description: The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) serves the 50 state legislatures, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
X State Agency
    Local Government
    Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: NCSL's intern program is very informal and dependent on grant funding. They do offer both paid and unpaid internships

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
    Writing Sample
    Transcript
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Stipend: X Amount:$12/hour on average

Additional Information:

Native American Rights Fund

Contact Person: Mr. Eric Anderson
Clerkship Program
Native American Rights Fund
1506 Broadway Street
Boulder, Colorado 80302

Phone: 303-447-8760
Website: www.narf.org

Organization Description: The Native American Rights Fund is a national, non-profit legal defense fund for native American Tribes. Founded in 1970, NARF is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado with offices in Washington, DC and Anchorage, AK. The attorneys, many of whom are Native Americans, are recognized experts in federal Indian law, natural resources and environmental law, litigation and legislation.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
X Planning
X Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
    Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Natural Resources

Internship Description: Law clerk projects consist mostly of research and writing. Because NARF practices before federal, state and tribal forums and because most of its cases are complex and involve novel legal issues, the project's students work on are extremely challenging. Strong efforts are made to involve clerks in all phases of NARF practice including meetings with attorneys, clients and federal and state officials.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other: Three letters of recommendation

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: October 31

Stipend: X Amount:$15/hour

Additional Information: The summer intern program is 40 hours a week for 10-12 weeks.

Alliance for Healthy Homes

Contact Person: Mr. Brian Gumm
Communications and Media Relations Director
Alliance for Healthy Homes
227 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Suite 200
Washington, District of Columbia 20002

Phone: 202-543-1147
Website: www.afhh.org

Organization Description: The Alliance for Healthy Homes is a national, non-profit, public interest organization working to protect children from lead and other environmental health hazards in and around their homes by advocating for policy solutions and building capacity for primary preventions in communities throughout the U.S.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: International Environmental Policy/Law

Internship Description: Interns perform research and writing on environmental health and housing policy issues. Interns also have the opportunity to work in monitoring federal and state legislation, federal regulations, and local programs.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
    Writing Sample
    Transcript
   Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: March 1

Stipend: X Amount: $10.00 per hour

Additional Information:

Cato Institute

Contact Person:
Internship Coordinator
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001-5403

Phone: 202-842-0200
Website: www.cato.org

Organization Description: The Washington based Cato Institute is a think tank that serves as a generator of ideas that find their way into Republican legislative proposals and rhetoric. The Natural Resource Studies area of the Institute recommended to the Congress regulatory reforms in the environmental area including, prohibition of unfunded mandates, inclusion of cost benefit analysis for new regulations and strengthened safeguards against uncompensated takings.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

Internship Description: Interns work directly with policy researchers and analysts on a variety of national and international issues addressed from a free market perspective. Among recent issues addressed by studies done by the Institute are public lands and mining policy, climate change, electric power deregulation, and privatizing the Superfund program. Students should have a free market perspective to environmental issues.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other: Write for application, download from website

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Stipend: X Amount: $700/semester full time

Additional Information: Intern application address: www.cato.org/jobs/interns.html

Center for International Environmental Law

Contact Person: Mr. Donald Goldberg
Senior Attorney
Center for International Environmental Law
1367 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 300
Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Phone: 202-785-8700
Website: www.ciel.org

Organization Description: CIEL was founded in 1989 to bring the energy and experience of the public interest environmental law movement to the critical task of strengthening and developing international and comparative national law, policy and management throughout the world. CIEL provides a full range of environmental legal services in both international and comparative national law; including policy research and publications, advice and advocacy and education and training

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: CIEL offers summer internships for law students and semester long clerkships. Programs involved include Toxic Chemicals, Biological Diversity, Trade and Sustainable Development, Human Rights and the Environment, Climate Change and International Financial Institutions.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other: References

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Coastal States Organization

Contact Person: Ms. Jena Cater
Deputy Director
Coastal States Organization
444 N. Capitol Street,
Suite 322
Washington, District of Columbia 20001

Phone: 202-508-3860
Website: www.coastalstates.org

Organization Description: The Coastal States Organization is an umbrella organization representing the governors of the 35 coastal states on issues related to ocean and coastal policy and management.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
    RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: Law students are accepted on an "as needed" basis. Typically students perform legal, regulatory and policy research on issues impacting coastal environments.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
    Writing Sample
    Transcript
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Competitive Enterprise Institute

Contact Person:
Intern Coordinator
Competitive Enterprise Institute
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 1250
Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Phone: 202-331-1010
Website: www.CEI.org

Organization Description: The Environmental Studies Program of the Competitive Enterprise Institute focuses its effort on encouraging free market environmentalism. The organization seeks to foster policies that encourage privatization, targeted liability rule, sound scientific inquiry and a reduced reliance on political regulation. Efforts are designed to target to reform specific policies in a wide range of areas.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA
    OSHA
X Planning
X Water
X RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
X Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: Interns are assigned to work along side policy analysts for the duration of the internship. Interns perform research and writing on a wide range of environmental issues and learn the hands on tools used to influence policy options. Students should have a free market orientation and have outstanding research and writing skills.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: July 30
Spring: December 1
Summer: March 30

Stipend: X Amount: $30.00 day

Additional Information:

Council on Environmental Quality

Contact Person: Mr. William Perhach
Legal Assistant
Council on Environmental Quality
722 Jackson Place, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20503

Phone: 202-395-0826
Website: www.whitehouse.gov/ceq

Organization Description: The Council on Environmental Quality coordinates federal environmental efforts and works closely with agencies and other White House offices in the development of environmental policies and initiatives.

Type of Organization:
X Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
    Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA
    OSHA
X Planning
X Water
X RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: NEPA

Internship Description: Legal interns work CEQ's General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in handling a variety of matters concerning oversight of NEPA and other legal matters. Interns attend interagency working group meetings, respond to FOIA requests, write legal memoranda, and conduct research on specific environmental issues.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other: Intern Application Form (on website)

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 1

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Defenders of Wildlife

Contact Person: Ms. Tamara Zakim
Internship Coordinator
Defenders of Wildlife
1130 17th St., NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Phone: 202-682-9400
Website: www.defenders.org

Organization Description: Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. We focus our efforts on extinction of species and habitat alteration and destruction. The Defenders of Wildlife employ public education, litigation and advocacy to defend wildlife, habitat and the environment.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
X Planning
X Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
     Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Endangered species

Internship Description: Interns in the legal division focus on land use decisions and policy as well as Endangered Species Act cases. The office is actively engaged in litigation and students have the opportunity to research and write on environmental issues as well as assist in case preparation, assist with discovery and interact with expert witnesses. Students also attend hearings and work on comment to regulatory agencies.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Stipend: X Amount:

Additional Information:

Earthjustice - DC

Contact Person:
Law Clerk Coordinator
Earthjustice
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 702
Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Phone: 202-667-4500
Website: www.earthjustice.org

Organization Description: The Earthjustice Legal Defense is the nations premier non-profit environmental law firm. ELDF engages in an active program of environmental litigation and regulatory comment on issues impacting the environment.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
    Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Litigation

Internship Description: Interns work directly with staff attorneys performing research for pending cases.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other: List of references.

Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: January

Stipend: X Amount: $350 wk, summer only

Additional Information:

Earth Rights International

Contact Person: Ms. Marie Soveroski
Managing Director
Earth Rights International
1612 K Street, NW-Suite 401
Washington, District of Columbia 20006

Phone: 202-466-5188
Website: www.earthrigths.org

Organization Description: Earth Rights is a non-profit organization using the power of people and the power of the law to protect the environment and human rights.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

Internship Description: Legal interns work supporting the legal team through research and related work on issues of corporate and governmental responsibility.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
    Writing Sample
    Transcript
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Environmental and Energy Study Institute

Contact Person: Ms. Leanne Lamusga
Communications Coordinator
Environmental and Energy Study Institute
122 C Street, NW-Suite 630
Washington, District of Columbia 20001

Phone: 202-622-1884
Website: www.eesi.org

Organization Description: The Environmental and Energy Study Institute promotes development of environmentally sustainable policy through Congressional education and outreach as well as by working with regulatory agencies and industry. It also works with other non-profit environmental advocacy groups and coalitions.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

Internship Description: The Institute usually accepts 3-4 interns per semester who each assist a program area-smart growth, transportation, climate or agriculture. Each of these areas seeks to effect legislative or regulatory policy in their area.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
X Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: April

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Environmental Law Institute

Contact Person:
Legal Internship Coordinator
Environmental Law Institute
2000 L Street, NW
Suite 620
Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Phone: 202-939-3800
Website: www.eli.org

Organization Description: The Environmental Law Institute advances environmental protection by improving law, policy and management. ELI researches pressing problems, educates professionals and citizens about the nature of these issues and convenes all sectors in forging effective solutions.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA
    OSHA
    Planning
X Water
X RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: Interns conduct library and internet research, assist with preparations for environmental training courses, conduct telephone interviews, attend and report on outside events, review and summarize scholarly material, and perform various administrative tasks.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other: Application on website

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Stipend: Amount: Small transportation

Additional Information:

Environmental Working Group

Contact Person:
Legal Internship Coordinator
Environmental Working Group
1436 U Street NW
Suite 100
Washington, District of Columbia 20009

Phone: 202-667-6982
Website: www.ewg.org

Organization Description: The Environmental Working Group uses the power of information to protect human health and the environment. Its team of scientists, lawyers, engineers and policy experts conduct environmental investigations to expose threats to health and the environment.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA
X OSHA
    Planning
X Water
X RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: Interns assist in identifying key environmental toxic tort cases, monitor FOIA requests, research on trends in toxic tort litigation, and assist in active litigation.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
    Writing Sample
    Transcript
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Friends of the Earth

Contact Person:
Internship Coordinator
Friends of the Earth
1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, 600
Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Phone: 202-783-7400
Website: www.foe.org

Organization Description: Friends of the Earth-US. is a dynamic environmental advocacy organization and a member of Friends of the Earth-International which is comprised of affiliates in 52 countries. FOE-US is dedicated to protecting the planet from environmental disaster, preserving biological, cultural and ethnic diversity and empowering citizens to have an effective voice in decisions affecting the environment and their lives.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
X Planning
X Water
X RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Climate change, international trade, cultural preservation.

Internship Description: FOE offers interns a chance to work in the areas of green tax policy, federal budget priorities, trade and the environment, International organization policy, water protection, ozone protection, and Northwest Rivers and wetlands protection. All interns are exposed to opportunities for research and writing on environmental policy issues.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other: 3 References

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Stipend: X Amount: $800-$1000 per month

Additional Information:

International Law Institute

Contact Person:
Human Resources Administrator
International Law Institute
1055 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20007

Phone: 202-247-6006
Website: www.ili.org

Organization Description: Since its founding in 1955, the International Law Institute has worked to find practical solutions to the legal, economic and financial problems of the international community. The Institute conducts intensive seminars in Washington and abroad for government and private officials. Many of these seminars deal with issues related to the environment.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

Internship Description: Interns work in researching materials for new seminars on international legal issues. Students should have an interest in international legal issues and a working knowledge of a second language.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
    Writing Sample
    Transcript
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

Land Trust Alliance

Contact Person: Ms. Dee Perkins
Internship Coordinator
Land Trust Alliance
1331 H Street NW
Suite 400
Washington, District of Columbia 20005

Phone: 202-638-4725
Website: www.LTA.org

Organization Description: The Land Trust Alliance is an association of the more than 1200 land trusts in the country. The Alliance works to encourage lands conservation and the protection of open space. The Alliance also lobbies Congress, monitors regulatory issues, and provides research services for its members.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
X Planning Water
X RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
X Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Public-Private Partnerships, Public Finance of Conservations, Tax Incentives for Land Conservation.

Internship Description: Interns can work in a number of areas including both law and policy issues. Interns research and write, attend hearings, prepare testimony for Congressional hearing and work with grassroots organizations.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

National Environmental Trust

Contact Person:
Intern Coordinator
National Environmental Trust
1200 18th Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Phone: 202-887-8800
Website: www.environet.org

Organization Description: The National Environmental Trust is the nation's leading source of information on contemporary environmental issues. NET informs citizens, the media and public officials about important environmental and public health issues and ensures that environmental values are adequately represented in public policy deliberations.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
X OSHA
X Planning
X Water
    RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
X Clean Air
X Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
    Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other:

Internship Description: Interns perform legal research on issues related to lobbying reporting requirements, tax regulations pertinent to non-profit organizations, and contracts. Interns also assist with the preparation of lobbying reports, monitor legislative and regulatory activity and assist in distributing information to decision makers in Congress and the Executive Branch.

Semesters Available:
Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
    Writing Sample
    Transcript
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: June 30
Spring: October 31
Summer: March 15

Stipend: X Amount: $600/month full time

Additional Information:

National Trust for Historic Preservation
Office of General Counsel

Contact Person:
Legal Intern Coordinator
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Office of General Counsel
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Phone: 202-588-6035
Website: www.nthp.org

Organization Description: The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a Congressionally chartered non-profit organization which seeks to preserve historic, architectural and environmental resources in our country. The Trust interacts with preservation groups from through out the nation to provide support and legal assistance to further the goal of historic preservation.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
X Planning Water
    RCRA
    Siting/Permitting
X Historic Preservation
    Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
    Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Preservation policy.

Internship Description: Interns research and write on both preservation issues such as historic preservation districts and on internal non-profit legal issues.

Semesters Available:
X Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
    Writing Sample
    Transcript
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Stipend: Amount:

Additional Information:

National Wildlife Federation
Policy Internship Program

Contact Person:
Internship Coordinator
National Wildlife Federation
Policy Internship Program
1400 Sixteenth Street, NW
Suite 501
Washington, District of Columbia 20036-

Phone: 202-797-6800
Website: www.nwf.org

Organization Description: The National Wildlife Federation is the nation's largest private non-profit conservation group. The mission of the organization is to educate, inspire and assist individuals and groups to conserve wildlife and natural resources. The National Office campaigns in Congress, federal agencies, and the courts for sustainable development, endangered species, clean water, wetlands, and healthy forests.

Type of Organization:
X Federal Agency
State Agency
Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

    CERCLA
    OSHA
X Planning
X Water
X RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
    Historic Preservation
X Coastal Zone/Wetlands
    Clean Air
    Toxics/Hazardous Waste
X Environmental Policy
X Environmental Organizing/Activism
    Other: Endangered species

Internship Description: The NWF offers an internship program in environmental policy which provides students with exposure to a wide range of issues. Interns work to ensure agency compliance with environmental laws and regulations and identifying legislative gaps in the protection of critical natural resources. The program offers an excellent introduction to environmental policy making, the legislative process and the environmental community.

Semesters Available:
Fall
X Spring
X Summer

Application Materials:
X Resume
X Cover Letter
X Writing Sample
Transcript
Other: References and description of area of interest

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring: September 15
Summer: March 15

Stipend: X Amount: $275 per week

Additional Information: website: www.nwf.org

National Wildlife Federation National Office
Legal Intern Program

Contact Person:
Intern Coordinator
National Wildlife Federation National Office
Legal Intern Program
1400 16th Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Phone: 202-797-6893
Website: www.nwf.org

Organization Description: The National Wildlife Federation is the nation's largest nonprofit conservation group. NWF attorneys are often on the forefront of efforts to protect our environment on both a national and international level.

Type of Organization:
    Federal Agency
    State Agency
    Local Government
X Public Interest Organization

Area of Environmental Practice:

X CERCLA
OSHA
X Planning
X Water
X RCRA
X Siting/Permitting
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