Closing Date: 15th May, 2024

Description:

A Law School Environmental Law Program (ELP) is pleased to announce that it is hiring an Environmental & Climate Law Fellow. The position is anticipated to begin August 1, 2024.

Core Job Summary:
The Environmental & Climate Law Program Fellow will support the Environmental Law Program through research, programming, and student support.

Key Areas of Responsibilities and Specific Job Tasks

This position includes co-teaching at least one course in the first year. Expected in year two, the position will teach and/or co-teach courses which will include a seminar on an environmental law subject. We anticipate that the fellow will also oversee student research projects.
Organizing and implementing ELP programs, including workshops, conferences, networking events, outings, and webinars.
Coordinating and facilitating ELP initiatives, including field courses, UN climate change treaty participation, specialized environmental law short courses. This will include international and domestic travel.
Supervising the annual student environmental moot court teams and similar student activities.
Supporting research and writing by students and faculty. This could include working with students and faculty on press releases, white papers, and articles.
Supporting and growing the ELP's campus and community networks, through outreach, social meeting, and program development.
Working with the ELP Faculty Director to identify priorities for research, outreach, and programming.

Education Required:
A JD, LLM, or SJD.

Experience Required:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience?in the field of?environmental, energy, or natural resources law or policy
Excellent research and?writing skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Excellent organizational skills, including evidence of strong prioritization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Desirable Qualifications: