Yale-nrdc Law Fellow

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Yale-NRDC Law Fellow

The Fellow will be hired for a two-year fellowship starting in August 2023. For the first year, (through August 2024), the Fellow will work at the Council. During that time, the Fellow will focus on litigation or policy efforts to redress environmental and public health harms, such as air and water pollution, climate change, threats to endangered species, environmental injustice, and exposure to toxic chemicals. Work in one of subject matter programs (Climate & Clean Energy; Nature; International; or Healthy People & Thriving Communities) and may represent the Council and its members in federal or state court litigation or pursue policy initiatives in one or more of those areas. May also collaborate with other environmental, labor, public health, and racial justice groups. Work closely with, and be supervised by, experienced attorneys. For the second year (August 2024 through August 2025), the Fellow will work at Yale, providing support for environmental law clinics, dual degree students, and events and activities relating to environmental law and policy. Primary responsibility will be to coordinate and co-teach the Environmental Protection Clinic alongside experts and a Yale faculty member. In addition to being the primary coordinator of the Clinic, the Fellow will also have substantive supervision responsibilities for particular Clinic student projects. Should have a Juris Doctorate within the past 3 years from any accredited law school. Must have admission (or eligibility for admission on motion) to the relevant state bar for the NRDC office where the Fellow will work. Judicial clerkship or substantial clinical experience is preferred. Should have exceptional legal writing, analytical, and oral communication skills. A strong academic and professional record is needed. Should have comfort interpreting scientific and technical concepts. A commitment to public service or social justice work is essential. Should have an interest in mentoring students in environmental advocacy.

Additional Information

Job ID: 2022-5042. Apply online and upload a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (ex: legal memo or academic paper). No phone calls, emails, or in-person resume drop-offs.

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Natural Resources Defense Council
1152 15th Street NW Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20005
Website : http://www.nrdc.org