Summer 2026 Legal Intern (1L)

NRDC is seeking a Summer Legal Intern to work on cases and projects with attorneys on our Litigation Team and within core issue areas. Interns will gain exposure to and support the broad range of our legal and policy advocacy that we use to protect the environment and public health.

Requirements

• Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral communication skills
• Experience effectively working on a team
• Creativity and resourcefulness
• Commitment to public service, equity, or 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 values and mission

Benefits

• Paid internship with a stipend of $10,000 paid bi-weekly over the course of 10 weeks