Fall 2026 Legal Externship – Florida Regional Office

Earthjustice • Tallahassee, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer.
Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected.
Earthjustice’s Florida Regional Office is accepting applications for one part- or full-time legal extern for fall 2026. We are seeking law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment, and who are eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship. The successful candidate may work remotely within the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from our Tallahassee, FL office.
The Florida Regional Office protects waterways and biodiversity, promotes a just and reliable transition to clean energy, and defends communities disproportionately burdened by pollution.

Requirements

• Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during fall 2026.
• Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship.
• Excellent writing, research, analytical and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with legal research tools, including Westlaw.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to think creatively.
• Ability to work collegially with others and independently.
• Interest in public interest law and social justice.
• Must commit to at least 20 hours/week for 12-16 weeks.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of an attorney, the legal externs will work closely with attorneys on water, species, energy, and community issues in Florida and Puerto Rico.
• The legal extern can expect to learn about the litigation process and to provide factual and legal research to assist in our cases and advocacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees