Remote Law & Climate Policy Fellowship

Acadia-Center; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Acadia Center seeks motivated law students for the Roger E. Koontz Fellowship in Law and Climate Policy. The Koontz Fellow will support legal projects advancing Acadia Center's work and may meet policymakers, attend public meetings, and engage in coalition work.

Fellows are fully remote with potential in-person connections near Rockport, ME; Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; and New York City. The program runs 8–10 weeks (summer) with a stipend of up to $8,000–$13,000.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school and have completed at least one full year of law school in good standing.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental, energy, administrative, or public-interest law preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and policy analysis on energy and environmental topics relevant to Acadia Center.
• Assist in legislative, regulatory, or docket analysis and advocacy efforts.
• Support coordination with staff, policymakers, and coalitions as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Writing ability

Policy analysis

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Law student (completed 1 year)

Job description

Acadia Center seeks motivated law students for the Roger E. Koontz Fellowship in Law and Climate Policy. The Koontz Fellow will support legal projects advancing Acadia Center's work and may meet policymakers, attend public meetings, and engage in coalition work.

Fellows are fully remote with potential in-person connections near Rockport, ME; Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; and New York City. The program runs 8–10 weeks (summer) with a stipend of up to $8,000–$13,000.