Thursday, November 19, 2009

Jacksonville Externships In Environmental Law


Below is a list of available externships in the environmental program during the Spring 2010 semester. There are a few focused on government and public interest!

For each externship you wish to apply for, please send (1) a cover letter address to the supervisor, (2) a resume, and (3) an unofficial transcript. These materials should be sent to Maureen Jordan before Monday, November 23. You may apply for as many or as few of the positions as you wish.

Governmental Positions

1. Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Supervisors: Jeff Close & Rick Rachal

2. City of Jacksonville, Environmental Quality Division
Supervisor: Dana Brown
Note: EQD Externs must have completed the Environmental Law course.

3. Saint John’s County Attorney’s Office
Supervisor: Patrick McCormack

Public Interest Positions

4. St. John’s River Keeper
Supervisor: Michael Howle

5. Public Trust Environmental Institute of Florida
Supervisor: Andrew Miller


Notes: Several of the externship supervisors have indicated they will hire 2 externs. Additional private firms have agreed to accept externs in Fall 2010. Preference may be given to students who have declared their intent to complete the environmental law certificate program. Externship supervisors may prefer students who have taken environmental law courses or are enrolled in environmental law courses for Spring 2010. Interviews will be conducted before the end of the exam period whenever possible.