Fall 2026 Litigation Intern

Summary: The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an international nonprofit organization focused on safeguarding the environment and public health. They are seeking Fall 2026 Litigation Interns to assist their legal team in various litigation efforts related to environmental issues, including research, drafting legal documents, and collaborating with attorneys. Responsibilities: - Researching and preparing legal memos in support of rulemaking proceedings - Litigation case development, and active litigation and rulemaking proceedings - Interviewing NRDC members and preparing standing declarations - Helping draft and review portions of pleadings and review briefs - Helping prepare comments to submit to administrative agencies or legislative bodies - Helping craft proposed legislation to address environmental and public health problems Required Qualifications: - This internship is designed for law school students who will be in their second (2L) or third year (3L) of a J.D. program or in an LLM program during fall 2026 - Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral communication skills - Experience effectively working on a team - Creativity and resourcefulness - Commitment to public service, equity, and justice - Growth mindset and openness to feedback - Demonstrated ability to work with people across different social identities and backgrounds - Record of academic and/or professional accomplishment - Commitment to NRDC's mission, values, and DEI principles Required Skills: Legal writing, Legal research, Environmental law, Policy advocacy, Litigation, Rulemaking proceedings, Drafting legal pleadings, Preparing legal memos, Analytical skills, Resourcefulness, Commitment to public service, work with diverse backgrounds, Openness to feedback Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall