Internships with the Wild Equity Institute

Legal Internships

The Wild Equity Institute (“WEI”) is currently accepting applications for legal internships for the Summer of 2012.

WEI is a San Francisco-based organization with a national and international mission: to build a healthy and sustainable global community for people and the plants and animals that accompany us on Earth. As such, WEI is engaged in cutting-edge litigation at the intersection of the environmental justice and grassroots conservation movements, and our cases highlight the two movements’ shared moral foundation: equity, the creation of a more just and fair world.

WEI is dedicated to conducting the highest quality legal work within the movement. We litigate under laws such as the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, and the Civil Rights Act in an effort to create a more equitable world for all. We seek creative, motivated, dedicated, and good-humored law students to join us in these efforts. A background in ecology and/or civil rights is preferred.

WEI offers a flexible work environment with excellent mentoring opportunities. Specific work projects may include drafting complaints; researching various aspects of civil procedure and environmental law for inclusion in summary judgment motions; and preparing administrative petitions.

If you are interested in applying for an internship, please submit via e-mail a resume, a writing sample, a copy of your law school transcript, a list of references, and a cover letter describing your interest in the Wild Equity Institute. Positions will be filled on a rolling basis.

Equity Internships

The Wild Equity Institute (“WEI”) is currently accepting applications for our Equity Internship program for the Summer of 2012.

WEI is a San Francisco-based organization with a national and international mission: to build a healthy and sustainable global community for people and the plants and animals that accompany us on Earth. As such, WEI is engaged in cutting-edge actions at the intersection of the environmental justice and grassroots conservation movements, and our work highlights the two movements’ shared moral foundation: equity, the creation of a more just and fair world.

The Equity Internship program is designed to provide students, recent graduates, or dedicated volunteers with an opportunity to spur the creation of a more equitable world for all. Working closely with experienced activists and environmental attorneys, the Equity Intern will collect data on imperiled species & disadvantaged communities; submit information requests under the Freedom of Information Act; draft fact sheets, alerts, and editorials pertaining to our work; assist with grassroots organizing; and/or draft formal administrative petitions to spur government action. Some administrative work may also be required.

WEI offers a flexible work environment with excellent mentoring opportunities. Generally a three-month time commitment is required, although part-time and project-specific internships can be accommodated. A background in ecology and/or civil rights is preferred.

If you are interested in applying for an internship, please submit via e-mail a resume, a writing sample, a copy of your school transcript, a list of references, and a cover letter explaining your interest in our work. Positions will be filled on a rolling basis.