With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.
EDF seeks an intern to work with our international team on research, writing, and creative advocacy on strategies for encouraging and incentivizing sovereign nations to reduce their global warming pollution. Much of our work in this field occurs at the interface between public international law and legal frameworks governing domestic public and private actors. So, projects may focus on treaty development, development of national or subnational law, linkages between and among national and sub-national legal systems, and/or linkages between treaties and domestic programs.
Qualifications
The work is multifaceted, fast-paced, and intellectually challenging. Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong legal research and writing skills as well as the ability to undertake both large projects and 1-2 page policy briefs. Familiarity/experience with international law, environmental law, the history of climate treaty negotiations, and carbon markets a plus.
Location
DC Office
Term
January 3, 2013 through January 28, 2013
Hours
Full-time (35 hours/week)
Compensation
Academic credit.
Application
Interested applicants should complete the EDF application, attach their resume and cover letter, together with their law school transcript and a writing sample.
Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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