Environmental Legal Intern

Save the Sound, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Legal Intern for Summer 2025 in New Haven, CT or Larchmont, NY. This unpaid internship is ideal for law students interested in public interest environmental law, involving legal writing and advocacy. Candidates must be enrolled in law school and available to work in the office 1-2 days per week, with a minimum commitment of 30 hours weekly.
Salary: Unpaid

Save the Sound is accepting applications foranEnvironmental Law Summer Internin our New Haven, CT or Larchmont, NYOffice for Summer 2025.Please specify in your cover letter which location you would prefer.

WHO WE ARE:

Save the Soundis a leader inenvironmental action inthe Long Island Soundregion. We fight climate change and build resilient communities, save endangered lands, protect the Sound, and restore its rivers. We do this in many ways, from legal action and legislative advocacy to environmental monitoring, and hands-on volunteer efforts. For more than50yearswevebeen ensuring people of all backgrounds and experiences can enjoy the healthy, clean, and thriving environment they deservetoday and for generations to come.

The Legal Team advocates before courts, agencies, and the legislature to (1) ensure Long Island Sound and our watersheds rivers and lakes are clean and support thriving ecosystems and communities, (2) mitigate climate change and promote clean air, (3) protect our last great endangered open spaces and habitats, and (4) promote environmental justice.

Learn more about our legal work atLegal Docket - Save the Sound.

THE POSITION:

Save the Sound is seeking applications from current law students foranEnvironmental Law Summer InternshipinourNew Haven, CTorLarchmont, NY Office. This position is ideal for law students seeking experience in public interest environmental law and advocacy. The internship will involve legal writing and advocacy for cases pending beforestate and federalagencies andcourts, as well as policy research.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate must be enrolled in law school. We will consider applications fromrising2Lsandrising3Ls. The candidate should have an outstanding academic record,strong communicationskills, and a demonstrated writing ability.

A demonstrated commitment to a healthy environment and familiarity with Connecticut and/or New York are preferred, but notrequired.Availability to work on a Monday-Friday 9am-5pm schedule is strongly preferred, as is ability to be in the office 1-2 days per week. Alternative arrangements may be possible under unusual circumstances, evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

TERMS & COMPENSATION:

This is an unpaid position; however, we will provide any support and documentation needed tofacilitateexternal funding opportunities. Exact datesof the internship areflexible butgenerally starts in Juneandlasts through mid-August,spanning12 weeks, withaminimumcommitmentof 30 hours per week.This position involves being in the New Haven or Larchmont office at least 2 days/week. Other arrangements are not preferred but may be considered on acase-by-casebasis.A small public transportation reimbursement may be available.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample and list of references. Please include in your cover letter if you prefer placement in the New Haven office or the Larchmont office and if you are available to be in the office 1-2 days per week. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

We are a thoughtful and thorough organization. We will be in touch to acknowledge receipt of your application and to schedule selected applicants for an interview. You will be informed when the hiring process is complete. Please be patient.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS COMMON TO ALL POSITIONS

Save the Sounds Commitment to Equity and Diversity

Save the Sound is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected statusin accordance withapplicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our organizational leadership and staff are working to deepen Save the Sounds diversity, equity, and inclusion. Weseekto attract a more diverse applicant pool, and to add andretainmore outstanding Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to all levels of our team. We work in diverse communities andlandscapes andare actively working to increase our focus on driving environmental justice andequitableoutcomes through our work.

Shared Organizational Job Responsibilities
• Maintaining positive and productive working relationships with all Save the Sound staff members, including providing and receiving constructivefeedback.
• Participating in building productive relationships with Save the Sound's members, external partners, policy makers, and thegeneralpublic.
• Completing all administrative work on time, such as timesheets, purchase orders, project reports, and planning documents.

Hybrid Work Arrangements

Save the Sound currently has a hybrid in-office/remote work arrangement. Interns are expected to be in either of our offices at least 1 day per week (unless other arrangements have been made with their supervisor). Details of this arrangement are determined upon hire and employees must notify their manager of any necessary changes. It is at the managers discretion to amend the agreed to work arrangement dependent upon business needs, work performance or other factors.