Law Fellow, Climate and Energy

Environmental Law Institute Inc•Washington, DC

17h•$65,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1969, the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) has played a pivotal role in shaping the fields of environmental law, policy, and management, domestically and abroad. We are an internationally recognized, non-partisan research and education center working to strengthen environmental protection by improving law and governance worldwide. The Climate and Energy Law Fellowship , a one-year position for a recent law school graduate junior attorney (with the possibility of extension), is a unique opportunity to contribute to research and education on various climate and energy topics. The Law Fellow will work primarily with the Institute’s Climate Judiciary Project (CJP), which educates judges about climate science, impacts, and solutions and how they are arising in the law. The Project partners with national, state, and academic judicial education institutions on events, produces training materials, and fosters a better understanding of science and the law in the judicial community. The Law Fellow will work closely with other ELI attorneys and professionals to develop CJP curriculum materials, create educational content, and plan events. This will include researching and drafting materials related to the law and policy dimensions of climate change and the energy transition for publications and presentations. The Law Fellow will also contribute to the preparation, development, and delivery of presentations for in-person and virtual events. The Law Fellow may also, as needed, support ELI’s other climate and energy-related work.

Requirements

Juris Doctor
One to two years of relevant legal experience, such as a judicial clerkship and/or experience in environmental, energy, or natural resource law and policy
Availability to begin work no later than September 2, 2026, although applicants who are available sooner are encouraged to apply
Strong legal and policy research, analytical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively across different mediums and with a broad range of people, including representing ELI publicly in a manner consistent with our mission and values
Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team setting

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to be on-site in our DC office 2 days a week (we are open to the possibility of remote work for the right candidate)

Responsibilities

Develop CJP curriculum materials
Create educational content
Plan events
Researching and drafting materials related to the law and policy dimensions of climate change and the energy transition for publications and presentations
Contribute to the preparation, development, and delivery of presentations for in-person and virtual events
Support ELI’s other climate and energy-related work