Internships

EDS is currently looking for highly motivated students with excellent grades and an interest in resource management and / or environmental law to intern for us.

You will work across a range of topical environmental issues, from resource management reform to conservation issues to oceans models. A fantastic way to get keep your finger on the pulse of current law and policy development.

Students who have completed a Resource Management Law paper at any NZ university can apply. We offer flexible working arrangements, and can fit around whatever hours you can offer.

EDS is an approved organisation for the University of Auckland Law School Community Law Internship and Community Law Project.

Email your CV and academic transcript to manager@eds.org.nz

 

University environmental essay competition

The university essay competition is designed to stimulate interest in environmental law and encourage excellence in legal research and writing.

Download essay competition flyer

How to enter

Submit your essay to your lecturer and note on the cover page you would like to participate in the EDS university essay competition. All essays that receive an A or A+ grade will be forwarded to EDS for judging. Essays must be graded during the 2025 academic year. Note for lecturer: please email entries to fiona@eds.org.nz.

Topic

Any environmental law topic

Due date

31 March 2026

Prize

$500 cash prize plus attendance at the EDS Conference on 24-25 June 2026, including transport to Auckland and accommodation (if required).

Length

All essays up to 5,000 words are eligible.