How to Get Involved
Students
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Pro Bono
Being involved in environmental pro bono projects is a great way to get involved with ELP! Our philosophy is to fit the pro bono project to your needs. If you want a pro bono project, please contact ELPs Pro Bono Coordinator (see our Contact Us page) at least two weeks in advance of when you would like to do the work. You tell us how much time you're willing to commit, what type of environmental issues you have an interest in, and if there is any specific kind of attorney who you would like to supervise the project (nonprofit, defense, plaintiff), and we will do our best to find a project that fits those needs. Pro bono is a great way to gain experience outside of class and enrich your legal knowledge!
Recycling
The Recycling Program is an important part of the ELPs fundraising and awareness capaigns. Instead of outsourcing the recycling to an independent company, UNC Law pays the ELP the same amount to empty the law school recycling bins. The ELP then uses this money to provide grants to students with summer public interest jobs in environmental law.
Additionally, the ELP uses the Recycling Program as a springboard to educate others in the school about the value of recycling and what items they can and cannot recycle. If you are interested in becoming involved in ELPs recycling program please contact our Recycling Coordinator!
Alumni and Practicing Attorneys
The ELP strongly encourages practicing attorneys and others in environmental law and policy fields to take part in any or all of our projects. Any attorney or organization who would like to offer work in an environmental area of interest to a student or group of students, contribute funds for public interest internships or other ongoing projects, speak at an ELP event, be a mentor to future members of the environmental law community, take part in a fundraising event, or just come to any meeting or event, please contact ELP.