Fully Remote Climate Policy Law Fellowship

Acadia Center; Rockport (TX); Remote; USD 89,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Center seeks motivated law students for the Roger E. Koontz Fellowship in Law and Climate Policy.

The Koontz Fellow will collaborate with Acadia Center staff—attorneys, policy experts, researchers, and communications professionals—on legal projects advancing the organization's mission. The fellowship runs 8–10 weeks, full-time, with a remote work option and potential in-person connections near staff locations.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental, energy, administrative, or public-interest law.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and policy research on energy, environment, and regulatory topics.
• Analyze federal/state laws and policy frameworks relevant to clean energy and climate policy.
• Draft memos, briefs, and policy analyses for attorney supervision.
• Engage in coalition work and meetings with policymakers when possible.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Acadia Center seeks motivated law students for the Roger E. Koontz Fellowship in Law and Climate Policy.

The Koontz Fellow will collaborate with Acadia Center staff—attorneys, policy experts, researchers, and communications professionals—on legal projects advancing the organization's mission. The fellowship runs 8–10 weeks, full-time, with a remote work option and potential in-person connections near staff locations.