Apply now for the 2026 Legal Internship at Greenpeace International (800 euros monthly stipend)

Ednah Carrick September 17, 2025

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Closing Date: 21 September 2025

Apply now for the 2026 Legal Internship at Greenpeace International (800 euros monthly stipend)

Job description

The Legal Unit (LU) of Greenpeace International is seeking six interns for 2026. The LU advises Greenpeace International, and when necessary the independent national and regional Greenpeace organisations, on campaign strategies and organisational legal issues. This Legal internship will assist the LU’s campaigns, communications and organisational lawyers, who work to advance campaign goals through both proactive and defensive legal strategies, provide risk assessments for projects and advocate for a strong enabling environment for civil society organisations.

Alongside the daily practice of the LU, there are various research projects that, in accordance with the specific interests and background of the intern, can be undertaken. Over the past year, this has ranged from assisting the LU’s efforts to proactively use the courts to hold governments and corporations accountable for environmental destruction and human rights violations to helping Greenpeace build resilience against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) designed to shut down assembly and advocacy rights. Other topics you could expect to learn about and contribute to are trademark and IP licensing, good governance practices for NGOs, and compliance with the laws and regulations applying to the Greenpeace fleet.

The legal interns play an important role in the development of LU projects, and the position, therefore, involves a great deal of responsibility and self-directiveness. With this in mind, Greenpeace International is looking for candidates with exceptional analytical skills, initiative, and drive. Greenpeace International is looking for the ability to work independently while following instructions and also proactively contributing to the project by anticipating needs and thinking creatively.

The legal internship is a full-time position (40 hours per week) for a period of six months. Greenpeace International will select interns for two starting dates either January 2026 or June 2026. Interns receive 800 euros NET as a monthly stipend.

Essential Skills / Qualifications:

Law student towards the end of studies or recent law graduate (LLM, JD or equivalent).
Strong background in (preferably more than) one of the following: international environmental law; international human rights law; public international law, including the law of the sea; civil law, including tort and contract, media law; information law; and international law on freedom of expression.
Having a Dutch civil law background is an advantage.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. At least two of the recruited interns will be required to speak Dutch. Other languages are an advantage.

Job requirements

Required Competencies:

Strong analytical skills;
Ability to work independently and with strong initiative;
Self-confident, focused, pro-active and result-oriented;
Flexible attitude to shifting work priorities.

What you can expect:

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also access various wellbeing initiatives and also have the opportunity to join Greenpeace International global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.

About Greenpeace:

Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 25 independent national/regional organisations and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

To Apply:

To apply for this role, Greenpeace International require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via our online application form.

Applications must be in English and include a CV and a sample of your writing on any legal subject of not more than 3-4 pages. You are also required to answer a selection of key criteria.

Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. Greenpeace International will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements, and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post. It’s advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.