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RAP’s Climate Program seeks to sponsor an applicant for a 2024-2025 Justice Catalyst Fellowship, with the possibility of renewing for a second-year. IRAP does game changing work to expand legal protections for climate displaced people as one of the few US organizations working at the intersection of climate and immigrant justice. The fellow will work closely with Climate Displacement Project Strategist, Ama Francis, to develop a systemic change project that supports the creation of legal pathways for climate displaced people.

Check out the job posting here to learn more and apply. Applications are rolling and close July 1.

The University of New Mexico Natural Resources and Environmental Law Clinic is hiring for a Climate Justice clinical legal teaching fellow. It is a two-year position intended for candidates with between 0-5 years of experience. The fellow will support work representing low-income and underserved communities on issues that can both reduce climate and conventional pollution. Preferred application deadline is June 23, 2023. Full position description is available here: https://unmm-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/gpacyniak_unm_edu/EQzvNPlmE01AvelZGses2ZMBrqfN7v6INjXr_EbUF0tt2Q?e=holXhW.

From a colleague: “I’m hiring a second clinical fellow to support the work of the Abrams Environmental Law Clinic at the University of Chicago Law School this coming academic year (2023-24), with a potential extension for a second year. Here’s a link to the posting: apply.interfolio.com/125619 . The fellowship is a great opportunity for someone with a J.D. who is interested in clinical teaching specifically or transitioning to plaintiff-side environmental and energy work generally.
 
For those not familiar with the details of the Abrams Clinic’s work, in the eleven years since its founding, we have litigated cases related to clean water, clean air, climate change, CERCLA, ESA, coal and surface mining, and electric utility rates and Integrated Resource Plans, as well as produced draft legislation and policy reports. We have represented or worked closely with national NGOs such as NDRC, CBD, Earthjustice, EDF, Sierra Club, Oceana, and Surfrider (among others), individual experts such as Prof. Michael Greenstone on the social cost of carbon, and grassroots environmental justice (EJ) organizations such as those fighting for energy justice in Michigan and residents of a highly contaminated Superfund site in Northwest Indiana (among others). For more information about the clinic, see https://www.law.uchicago.edu/clinics/environmental .

I’d appreciate you sharing this with your networks, and I’m happy to field questions.
 I’m hiring a second clinical fellow to support the work of the Abrams Environmental Law Clinic at the University of Chicago Law School this coming academic year (2023-24), with a potential extension for a second year. Here’s a link to the posting: apply.interfolio.com/125619 . The fellowship is a great opportunity for someone with a J.D. who is interested in clinical teaching specifically or transitioning to plaintiff-side environmental and energy work generally.
 
For those not familiar with the details of the Abrams Clinic’s work, in the eleven years since its founding, we have litigated cases related to clean water, clean air, climate change, CERCLA, ESA, coal and surface mining, and electric utility rates and Integrated Resource Plans, as well as produced draft legislation and policy reports. We have represented or worked closely with national NGOs such as NDRC, CBD, Earthjustice, EDF, Sierra Club, Oceana, and Surfrider (among others), individual experts such as Prof. Michael Greenstone on the social cost of carbon, and grassroots environmental justice (EJ) organizations such as those fighting for energy justice in Michigan and residents of a highly contaminated Superfund site in Northwest Indiana (among others). For more information about the clinic, see https://www.law.uchicago.edu/clinics/environmental .

I’d appreciate you sharing this with your networks, and I’m happy to field questions.”
 

A recent NDLS alumna, Lauren Baldwin (’17), is currently on the executive committee for the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Environmental Law Section. One of the section’s goals this year is to serve as a resource and liaison to law students interested in environmental law and/or practicing in the Indianapolis area. In particular, the section hosts numerous events throughout the year on hot topics like PFAS contamination and insurance coverage, Phase Is and the new ASTM standard, and stream and wetland regulation. These events are fantastic opportunities for students to learn more about environmental law and network with practicing attorneys, consultants, and educators in the area. The section also circulates a monthly newsletter comprised of blogs and articles on recent environmental issues and laws. They welcome any written product by law students as this is an exciting chance for them to have their work published and to build their resumes. More information about the section may be found here.

This is a series of six podcasts that were a joint effort by the DC Bar and the Women’s Bar Association. The series was conducted by our very own Kathryn Caballero, adjunct professor of law. The WBA’s Cathy Pagano and Prof. Caballero interviewed six senior women attorneys in the DC area on the nature of their work, whether at DOJ, DOE, Congress, DOI, etc.

The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School is currently seeking to fill two positions. 

1. We are seeking an early- to mid-career lawyer/legal researcher to help us build out the Renewable Energy Legal Defense Initiative. This person will work closely with our faculty director Michael Gerrard, me, and others at the Sabin Center to develop critical resources and strategic engagement on issues related to planning and siting renewable energy infrastructure (generation, transmission and storage). Details on the position are available here.

2. We are seeking an early- to mid-career lawyer/legal researcher to work with us to advance the Cities Climate Law Initiative collaboration with the Smart Surfaces Coalition. This person will play a pivotal role helping pilot new programs to introduce “Smart Surfaces” to enable cities to thrive despite climate threats, save cities money, create jobs, decrease heat, reduce flood risk, slow global warming, and improve city livability, health, and equity. Details on the position are available here. 

These positions are based in New York City, and do require that one live within commutable distance.

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is accepting applications for our Fall 2023 Litigation Internship. NRDC is a non-profit organization that works to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. You can find the job posting and application details here. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2023.

Energy Justice Fellowship – The Institute for Energy and the Environment at Vermont Law and Graduate School offers the Energy Justice Fellowship for a two-year period beginning August 2023.  The fellowship includes a full tuition waiver for the LLM in Energy Law and a $35,000 annual stipend.  The Energy Justice Fellow will work half-time in the VLGS Energy Clinic leading a team of graduate student clinicians working on ensuring that low income and underserved communities enjoy the benefits of the just energy transition.  Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the United States with the ability to be licensed in the State of New Hampshire and additional states in New England and New York on a timely basis.  Experience in energy law is not required, but knowledge of business, transactional, and administrative law is preferred, as well as, an interest to pursue the LLM in Energy Law while working in the Energy Clinic.  Applicants must apply separately to the VLGS LLM in Energy Law and provide a cover letter, writing sample, resume, and list of three references to Energy Justice Fellowship Application.  Application review will begin on a rolling basis on April 15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.  Admission to the VLGS Energy Law program is not required for initial application review but is a requirement for final eligibility.

Global Climate Justice Fellowship – The Institute for Energy and the Environment at Vermont Law and Graduate School offers the Global Climate Justice Fellowship for a two-year period beginning August 2023.  The fellowship includes a full tuition waiver for the LLM in Energy Law and a $35,000 annual stipend.  The fellow  will work half-time in the Institute for Energy and the Environment leading a team of graduate students researching issues related to a global just transition of our energy systems.  The regional focus of the research will be on just transition issues in China and Latin America and the Caribbean.  The fellow will also pursue the LLM in Energy Law half-time and must have completed either an LLB or JD at a U.S. or international institution.  Applicants with interest and experience in international just energy transition issues are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly those with experience with Chinese or Latin American and Caribbean energy law and policy.  Applicants must apply separately to the VLGS LLM in Energy Law and also provide a cover letter, writing sample, resume, and list of three references to Global Climate Justice Fellowship  Application review will begin on a rolling basis on April 15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.  Admission to the VLGS Energy Law program is not required for initial application review but is a requirement for final eligibility.

The Law, Ethics & Animals Program (LEAP) at Yale Law School invites applications for a Litigation Fellow to join the Climate Change & Animal Agriculture Litigation Initiative (CCAALI) within the Climate, Animal, Food, and Environment Law & Policy Lab (CAFE Lab). CCAALI, which launched in October 2021, is focused on evaluating the likelihood and potential impact of litigation in the United States based on animal agriculture’s contributions to climate change. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge research initiative, engaging with varied areas of law including animal law, climate law, environmental law, and environmental justice. The Litigation Fellow will receive a one-year appointment beginning in September 2023 (renewable for an additional year by mutual agreement), and a competitive salary commensurate with experience level plus Yale University benefits.

The Litigation Fellow will have a leading role in helping to develop an emerging area of legal activity through working with outside collaborators on litigation theories, legal research, writing, strategic decision making, relationship building, and public education. With supervision from the CCAALI Project Manager, guidance from LEAP faculty, and support from student research assistants, the Litigation Fellow will be a key contributor to CCAALI’s work.

Additional information, including how to apply, can be found in the full job listing. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Yale also invites applications for one or two summer 2023 Research Assistant positions to support CCAALI. These are full-time, paid, remote positions for 9 weeks over the summer of 2023 and are open to law students and recent law school graduates. Additional information, including how to apply, can be found in the full position description. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

The Center for Water Policy has launched a national search for a Water Policy Specialist. This position is designed to immerse emerging lawyers in the dynamic world of applied research for multidisciplinary water policy solutions. 

Established in 2011 through a $2.6 million Endowment from Lynde B. Uihlein, the Center builds on the research of the School of Freshwater Sciences, the UW System, and networks and partnerships with top scholars, scientists, and policy institutions across the country and around the world. 

The Water Policy Specialist will work with research teams and interact with the public and private sector to inform policy making. A range of possible projects includes water justice and equity; water infrastructure and climate resiliency; public access to coastal resources; sustainable freshwater management practices; innovation in the water sector; and integrating water data into decision-making.

This position is strengthened by a collaboration with Sea Grant. The Water Policy Specialist within the Center for Water Policy will be a UW Water Science-Policy Fellow, part of a cohort of Fellows from the UW-Madison Aquatic Sciences Center, home to the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant College Program and the University of Wisconsin Water Resources Institute.  

The full position description can be found at: Water Policy Specialist 2023-2024. 

Apply by April 7, 2023

For more information visit the Center for Water Policy and the School of Freshwater Sciences.