[Hiring] Summer 2027 Legal Internship @Center for International Environmental Law

Role Description

The legal internship program at the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) offers a unique opportunity for law students to develop skills in the field of international environmental law and using legal strategies to protect human rights and the environment. Interns will learn from and be supervised by a diverse staff of experts and attorneys, gaining insight into innovative developments in international environmental law and human rights.

• Researching and writing about areas of domestic and international law, including environmental and human rights law, international investment law, and international trade law and policy.
• Assisting with policy analysis and advocacy.
• Attending meetings and conferences.
• Assisting with the production of CIEL publications, legal opinions, and legal briefs.
• Supporting the preparation of amicus curiae before international tribunals.
• Working closely with CIEL staff on various projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong dedication to public interest law.

Requirements

• Applicants should be enrolled in a course of study leading to a postgraduate law degree (JD, LLM) or similar professional qualification for the duration of the internship.
• Some experience with international environmental or human rights law, either through graduate-level courses or work experience.
• Willingness to make a ten-week commitment of 40 hours/week.
• To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample (no legal memos). Please do not send transcripts.

Benefits

• A monthly stipend of $2,600 for a full-time internship in the United States, prorated for less than full-time internships.
• Stipends are intended to make the CIEL internship more accessible to aspiring professionals.

Application Deadline

Summer 2027 US Internship Application Deadline: Monday, March 15, 2027.

FAQ

• All CIEL legal internships may be carried out remotely, but applicants must reside in the United States.
• The summer session roughly covers June through August, with flexibility regarding starting and ending dates.
• Writing samples can include undergraduate work, but please avoid 1L legal writing memos if possible.
• Applicants may apply to both the Geneva and Washington, DC offices, but the application process is separate for the Geneva office.
• CIEL in the United States is unable to sponsor visas; non-US citizens must be currently enrolled students in the US.
• CIEL cannot offer undergraduate internships at this time.
• For further questions, please contact [email protected] .