In collaboration with Tulane Law School (TLS), and with the generous support of the Jarod D. Davis Charitable Fund, the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is hosting the Jarod D. Davis Environmental Equity Externship (JDDE3) for summer 2025.
ELI, in its effort to build the skills and capacity of tomorrow’s leaders, provides opportunities for rising 2L & 3L law students to work closely with ELI experts on domestic and international projects concerning a variety of subjects in environmental law. This ten-week externship will have a particular focus on environmental equity, with several of the extern’s projects striving to, for example, advance environmental rights through public policy development, support overburdened communities on sustainable development planning, and author reports to support community-driven environmental justice efforts. ELI staff will work with externs to hone their professional development and legal skills. A unique element of this externship will be arranged one-on-one conversations with a variety of professionals in environmental law and policy, tailored to the interests and aspirations of the extern, with the objective of conveying advice and providing the externs with a better understanding of the different entities, roles, and opportunities in the field. Additionally, the extern is encouraged to supplement these experiences with the seminars and events that ELI hosts.
The extern will enroll in Tulane’s summer externship course from mid-May to mid-June, completing a minimum of 135 hours of work over 4 weeks and all course requirements under supervision of TLS faculty and the ELI site supervisor. Working onsite (Washington, D.C.) for these 4 weeks is recommended, but it is only required during the subsequent 6-week paid internship period.
Eligibility: Applications are open to all 1st and 2nd year students that:
- Are dues-paying members of the Tulane Black Law Students Association (BLSA);
- Are in good academic standing at Tulane Law School; and
- Plan to return to Tulane Law in the subsequent fall semester.
Compensation: The extern will receive a housing and travel stipend of $3,000 at the start of the externship course. After the conclusion of the externship course, the extern will be paid $25 per hour (37.5 hours/week) for the remaining 6 weeks.
To Apply: Submit an application package via ELI's online application system by clicking the Apply button. Note that your submission must contain the following uploaded documents (Word or PDF format), as follows:
- Cover letter (which must address the candidate’s personal goals as well as experience and interest in environmental equity law and policy)
- Resume (including law school and undergraduate GPAs)
- List of at least 3 references
- Law school transcript
- A writing sample
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, January 31, 2025 at 11:59pm ET and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.You must use ELI’s online application system; ELI cannot accept applications submitted by email, USPS or other shipping service, or hand delivery.
ELI is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to achieving an inclusive, diverse workforce that values every individual. We firmly believe that hiring individuals with varying perspectives and backgrounds contributes to our success as an organization, and we strive to create an environment that fosters inclusiveness. As such, minority candidates and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
