What do environmental lawyers do?

Environmental lawyers are lawyers who specialise in environmental legislation and case law to advocate for the protection of communities and the environment. Whether it be by advising clients taking matters to court, working to reform the law, or developing legal strategies to achieve change, a public interest environmental lawyer is committed to the protection of the environment for the benefit of their clients and the broader community.

Some of the areas that an environmental lawyer may specialise in include: Biodiversity, heritage and cultural protection, Water quality, air quality and pollution, Climate change, Renewable energy.

The roles of an environmental lawyer include innovative ways to challenge government decision-making or government intervention points, find legal opportunities for clients and work on developing strategic solutions towards environmental issues. Some of the roles and responsibilities that they may perform daily include: Providing legal advice to community members and environment groups, Writing submissions to government enquiries and providing oral evidence, Consulting and advising agencies, researchers, and scientists.

More info here: https://www.environmentalscience.org/career/environmental-lawyer