TN Dept. of Environment & Conservation Internship (Apply between 2/9 and 2/13)
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Office of General Counsel Student Intern
Nashville Central Office
Compensation: $24 per hour
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for college students to complete an internship with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) in the Nashville Central Office. Students can expect to gain an understanding of how TDEC OGC provides legal support to the entire Department, including environmental regulatory staff, parks and conservation staff, and in-house administrative services. Our program offers first-year and second-year law students the opportunity to learn about and practice environmental law in an engaging public practice setting.
Who we are:
The Department of Environment and Conservation exists to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment. Our Department is committed to providing a cleaner, safer environment that goes hand-in-hand with economic prosperity and increased quality of life in Tennessee. We deliver on our mission through managing regulatory programs that maintain standards for air, water and soil quality while providing assistance to businesses and communities in areas ranging from recreation to waste management. We manage the state park system and programs to inventory, interpret and protect Tennessee’s rich natural, historical and archaeological heritage.
About the Office of General Counsel:
TDEC’s Office of General Counsel has approximately 40 team members who support TDEC’s mission through the Talent, Dedication, Engagement, and Character of its staff by providing exceptional services as partners and facilitators to both internal and external clients and stakeholders.
Talent – knowledge, experience and intellectual attainment, creativity and skill in negotiation, investigation, and problem solving.
Dedication – hard work and persistence.
Engagement – communication and involvement with programs to provide better services.
Character – ethical behavior and a high value placed on serving the public and fairness in interactions.
Highlighted Responsibilities:
Legal interns will be provided with a variety of assignments from OGC attorneys, ranging from legal research and writing requests to drafting of enforcement and contractual documents. Legal interns will work with a direct supervisor in responding to these assignments. In addition to regular assignments, legal interns will be encouraged to attend administrative law hearings, regulatory board meetings, state legislative meetings, and other public meetings that provide a broad educational experience in state government.
Qualifications:
• First-year or second-year law students actively enrolled in an accredited law school as of May 2026.
• Students with a demonstrated interest in the field of environmental law and policy.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
How to Apply (Opens 2/9/26, Closes 2/13/26):
To be considered for this position, please Click Here to Apply:https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/tdec_ogc_intern_app_summer26
Selections will be made 1-2 weeks after the application closes.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws
*This information can also be found in Symplicity Post 9680.
