Fall 2026 Legal Internship (Climate - Geneva)

Cielorg

2 months ago

Geneva, Switzerland

Onsite

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Junior

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The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) offers a legal internship program that provides law students with practical experience in international environmental and human rights law. Interns work closely with expert staff on research, policy analysis, advocacy, and legal documentation within a dynamic nonprofit environment focused on environmental justice.

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About Cielorg

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CIEL (Center for International Environmental Law) is an international non-profit legal advocacy organization, founded in 1989, that uses the power of law to protect the environment, promote human rights, and advance a just and sustainable society. It conducts legal research, strategic litigation, policy analysis, and advocacy at national and international levels to hold governments and corporations accountable on climate, toxics, biodiversity, and related human-rights issues. CIEL works closely with affected communities, civil society partners, and policymakers to shape treaties, enforce environmental standards, and defend the right to a healthy planet. Recognized for combining technical legal expertise with grassroots engagement, it supports litigation, treaty negotiations, and policy reforms worldwide.