Crag Law Center

Internships

Since our founding, the Crag Law Center has hosted volunteers from all walks of life.  Crag has worked with hundreds of volunteers, including students from area high schools and universities, scientists, accountants, professional fundraisers and regular people. For our summer program, Crag takes on up to three student interns from law schools across the United States.  We rely heavily on the help from volunteers to accomplish our mission.  Crag Law Center interns have gone on to develop successful careers in the public interest.

During the School Year - On an ongoing basis, Crag accepts inquiries from interns for volunteer opporunities during the school year.  Crag encourages students to get in touch with us at least 3 months before the semester in which you would like to intern with Crag.  For example, for internships in the fall you should contact Crag in the beginning of the summer.   For the summer, Crag typically has one internship slot available for an undergraduate student.  Undergraduate applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as they are interested.

2010 SUMMER ASSOCIATE POSITIONS

Thank you for your interest!  Our summer 2010 positions have been filled.

Description: Crag Law Center seeks Associates for the Summer of 2010.   We are looking for 1L, 2L, 2E and 3E law students with an interest and proficiency in environmental and natural resources law. Summer Associates will assist one or more staff attorneys on litigation and client projects involving NEPA, NFMA, CWA, ESA, and equivalent state statutes.  The work will involve drafting pleadings, memoranda and/or correspondence, and assisting the attorneys in preparing for argument in state and federal courts. Summer Associates may also be involved with organizing client campaigns, outreach and education activities, site visits, and fieldwork.

Qualifications: Excellent legal research, oral and written communication skills, demonstrated computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, e-mail, etc.), and a solid and demonstrated work ethic. Past work for a conservation group is a plus. Applicants that demonstrate a strong commitment to conservation work and an ability to work in a healthy yet high intensity work environment are preferred.

Summer associates typically work 40 hours a week for 10 weeks. The summer associate is expected to secure his/her own funding and most receive public interest scholarships through their school.

To apply: Send cover letter, resume, short writing sample (3-5 pages), and a list of three references, printed double sided on 100% post-consumer recycled or FSC-Certified paper, to:

Crag Law Center
Summer Associate 2010 Search
917 SW Oak Street, Suite 417
Portland, OR 97205

Positions are open until filled.